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Overview |
AU | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $266 |
Diversity |
AU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
AU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 7% | ||
Campus |
AU | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,028 students)
AU vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Caldwell University?
- American University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at AU than Caldwell University ($53,070.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than AU ($20,612 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 17.2% lower than costs at American University ($13,399 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than American University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 11.4% larger than aid received American University ($30,231 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 283 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming AU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Caldwell University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $46,800)
- American University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,750)
- AU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/