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Overview |
Caldwell University | Ship | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Ship?
- Caldwell University is 275.7% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.8% higher at Caldwell University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($35,950.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Ship ($20,612 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 16.1% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($11,538 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 298.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($30,231 vs. $7,593)
Caldwell University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 10 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Caldwell University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Ship? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ship and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Caldwell University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $400 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,800)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Ship graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/