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Overview |
Caldwell University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Caldwell University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $217 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Caldwell University is 408.5% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Caldwell University than SUNY at Albany ($35,950.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Caldwell University ($17,714 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 16.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,399 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than SUNY at Albany (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 163.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($30,231 vs. $11,485)
Caldwell University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 122 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Caldwell University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $9,000 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $46,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,750)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/