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Overview |
Caldwell University | JMU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Caldwell University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $216 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Caldwell University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or JMU?
- Caldwell University is 367.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Caldwell University than James Madison University ($35,950.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Caldwell University ($18,274 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 11.3% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($12,040 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 199.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($30,231 vs. $10,081)
Caldwell University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 165 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming JMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or JMU? 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 JMU and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Caldwell University (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $46,800)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,851 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,750)
- JMU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($216 vs. $266)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/