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Overview |
Caldwell University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Caldwell University is 133.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Caldwell University than Penn State Harrisburg ($35,950.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Penn State Harrisburg ($20,612 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 11.8% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,399 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Penn State Harrisburg (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 240.4% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($30,231 vs. $8,882)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 74 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Caldwell University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/