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Overview |
Caldwell University | SVU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $244 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Caldwell University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Caldwell University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,053 students)
Caldwell University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or SVU?
- Caldwell University is 90.6% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at Caldwell University than Southern Virginia University ($35,950.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than SVU ($20,612 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 46.4% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($9,150 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Caldwell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 269.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($30,231 vs. $8,188)
Caldwell University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 72 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or SVU? 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 SVU and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Southern Virginia University (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $6,200 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,750)
- SVU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($244 vs. $266)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/