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Overview |
Caldwell University | Mason | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $204 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Mason?
- Caldwell University is 267% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Caldwell University than George Mason University ($35,950.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Caldwell University ($18,479 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 2.1% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($13,120 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 181% larger than aid received George Mason University ($30,231 vs. $10,760)
Caldwell University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 184 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Mason? 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 Mason and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Caldwell University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,750)
- Mason graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($204 vs. $266)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/