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Overview |
Caldwell University | Providence | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Caldwell University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Providence?
- Providence College is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Providence than Caldwell University ($56,980.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Providence ($20,612 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 23.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,399 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($30,971 vs. $30,231)
Caldwell University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Caldwell University .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
Caldwell University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Providence? 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 Providence and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Caldwell University (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $21,200 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/