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Overview |
Caldwell University | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,864 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,350 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,350 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,774 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,071 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,549 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,845 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 7% |
Students |
Caldwell University | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 1,864 students)
Caldwell University vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or La Salle University?
- Caldwell University is 9% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($37,350.00 vs. $34,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Caldwell University than La Salle University ($37,350.00 vs. $34,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Caldwell University ($20,119 vs. $23,071)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 13.2% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,774 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than La Salle University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 18.4% larger than aid received La Salle University ($30,549 vs. $25,808)
Caldwell University vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 21 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Caldwell University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Caldwell University (65.4%)
Caldwell University vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Caldwell University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/