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Overview |
Caldwell University | CNU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Caldwell University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Caldwell University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or CNU?
- Caldwell University is 283.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Caldwell University than Christopher Newport University ($35,950.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than CNU ($20,612 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 11.8% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($11,990 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 276.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($30,231 vs. $8,022)
Caldwell University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 186 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or CNU? 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 CNU and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Caldwell University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $300 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,800)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- CNU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/