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Overview |
Caldwell University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Penn State Abington?
- Caldwell University is 144.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Caldwell University than Penn State Abington ($35,950.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Caldwell University ($20,460 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 25.3% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($10,694 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Penn State Abington (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 215.3% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($30,231 vs. $9,589)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Abington (975) is 6 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Penn State Abington (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington 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 Abington graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington 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/