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Overview |
Caldwell University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 70% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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
- Caldwell University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,196 students)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Penn State Brandywine?
- Caldwell University is 145.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Caldwell University than Penn State Brandywine ($35,950.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Penn State Brandywine ($20,612 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 4% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($13,399 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Penn State Brandywine (98% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 213.7% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($30,231 vs. $9,638)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Caldwell University (969) is the same at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/