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Overview |
Caldwell University | SFC | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $252 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 9% |
Students |
Caldwell University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or SFC?
- Caldwell University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Caldwell University than St. Francis College ($35,950.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Caldwell University ($18,602 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 34.3% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($13,399 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University as St. Francis College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 74.8% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($30,231 vs. $17,294)
Caldwell University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Caldwell University (969) is 60 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Caldwell University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or SFC? 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 SFC and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than St. Francis College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,800)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,750)
- SFC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($252 vs. $266)
- More SFC 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/