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Overview |
Caldwell University | W&J | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Caldwell University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,151 students)
Caldwell University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 38% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at W&J than Caldwell University ($49,612.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than W&J ($20,612 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 0.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,399 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 28.9% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($38,963 vs. $30,231)
Caldwell University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Caldwell University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or W&J? 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 W&J and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Caldwell University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/