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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College UB Adelphi University Fordham Pace University-New York St John's Binghamton University| Caldwell University | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Caldwell University | Hunter | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $119 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Hunter?
- Caldwell University is 418.8% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.6% higher at Caldwell University than CUNY Hunter College ($35,950.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Caldwell University ($4,848 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 24% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($10,808 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 224.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($30,231 vs. $9,325)
Caldwell University vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 196 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 Hunter (47.9%)
Caldwell University vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,202 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,750)
- Hunter graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($119 vs. $266)
- More Hunter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/