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Overview |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,864 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,350 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,350 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,774 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,071 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,549 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,845 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,864 students vs. 1,457 students)
Caldwell University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $37,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at SU than Caldwell University ($50,558.00 vs. $37,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than SU ($23,071 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 1.1% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($13,628 vs. $13,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($32,956 vs. $30,549)
Caldwell University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 199 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming SU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (65.4%) than SU (39.1%)
Caldwell University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or SU? 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 SU and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Caldwell University (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,143 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,893)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More SU 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/