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Overview |
Caldwell University | UB | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $201 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Caldwell University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or UB?
- Caldwell University is 408.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Caldwell University than University at Buffalo ($35,950.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Caldwell University ($18,524 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 21% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($13,399 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than University at Buffalo (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 254.8% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($30,231 vs. $8,521)
Caldwell University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 204 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming UB students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or UB? 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 UB and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Caldwell University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $11,600 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $46,800)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- UB graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More UB 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/