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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Fitchburg State | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $266 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,028 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 3,606.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 409.9% higher at Caldwell University than Fitchburg State University ($35,950.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Caldwell University ($15,535 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 0.9% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,399 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 326.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($30,231 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 24 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Caldwell University? 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 Caldwell University and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Fitchburg State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,750)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($234 vs. $266)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/