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Overview |
Caldwell University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Caldwell University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Arcadia than Caldwell University ($46,430.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Arcadia ($20,612 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 2.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,399 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Caldwell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($30,934 vs. $30,231)
Caldwell University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 135 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Caldwell University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,400)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/