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Overview |
Caldwell University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 6% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Mary Washington College?
- Caldwell University is 302.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Caldwell University than University of Mary Washington ($35,950.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Mary Washington College ($20,612 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 10.8% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($12,090 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 234.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($30,231 vs. $9,046)
Caldwell University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 141 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Caldwell University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $8,700 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,800)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Mary Washington College 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/