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Overview |
Caldwell University | VWC | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 6% |
Students |
Caldwell University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Caldwell University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,538 students)
Caldwell University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at VWC than Caldwell University ($36,010.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than VWC ($20,612 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 21% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($11,070 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($30,231 vs. $27,568)
Caldwell University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 13 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming VWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or VWC? 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 VWC and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $5,100 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,700)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/