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Overview |
Caldwell University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Caldwell University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or SUNY Cortland?
- Caldwell University is 408.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Caldwell University than SUNY College at Cortland ($35,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Caldwell University ($18,304 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 1.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($13,399 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than SUNY College at Cortland (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 222.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($30,231 vs. $9,369)
Caldwell University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Caldwell University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Caldwell University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Caldwell University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $500 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,800)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/