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Overview |
Caldwell University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Penn State?
- Caldwell University is 95.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Caldwell University than Penn State Main Campus ($35,950.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Penn State ($20,612 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 5.1% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($12,744 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 200.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($30,231 vs. $10,066)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 233 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Caldwell University (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $8,500 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/