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Overview |
SHU | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
SHU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 18% |
Students |
SHU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Caldwell University | ||
| 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,028 students)
SHU vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Caldwell University?
- Sacred Heart University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at SHU than Caldwell University ($46,310.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than SHU ($20,612 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 30.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($13,399 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Caldwell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 55.2% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($30,231 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Caldwell University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $46,800)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- SHU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/