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Overview |
Caldwell University | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Caldwell University | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Syracuse than Caldwell University ($58,440.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Syracuse ($20,612 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 28.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,399 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Syracuse University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($34,737 vs. $30,231)
Caldwell University vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 226 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Caldwell University vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Caldwell University (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse 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/