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Overview |
SCSU | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
SCSU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $266 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 18% |
Students |
SCSU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,028 students)
SCSU vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 455.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Caldwell University than Southern Connecticut State University ($35,950.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Caldwell University ($18,712 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 5.1% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($13,399 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 313.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($30,231 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Caldwell University (969) is 51 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Caldwell University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
SCSU vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $1,000 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,750)
- SCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/