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Overview |
Caldwell University | JCU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Caldwell University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at JCU than Caldwell University ($45,490.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than JCU ($20,612 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 1.5% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($13,200 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($30,415 vs. $30,231)
Caldwell University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 158 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming JCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or JCU? 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 JCU and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Caldwell University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,189 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,939)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/