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Overview |
Caldwell University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,864 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,350 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,350 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,774 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,071 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,549 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,845 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1320/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Caldwell University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $196 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 7% |
Students |
Caldwell University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 1,864 students)
Caldwell University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Caldwell University is 428.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($37,350.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Caldwell University than Stony Brook University ($37,350.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Caldwell University ($18,601 vs. $23,071)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 28.2% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,774 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 197.6% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($30,549 vs. $10,266)
Caldwell University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 302 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (65.4%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
Caldwell University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Caldwell University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $46,800)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/