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Overview |
UB | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
UB | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
UB | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
UB | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UB | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,028 students)
UB vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 392.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Caldwell University than University of Baltimore ($35,950.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Caldwell University ($18,122 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 44.4% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,399 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than University of Baltimore (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 300.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($30,231 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 3 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
UB vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $13,800 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $46,800)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- UB graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Caldwell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/