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Overview |
Caldwell University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Pitt?
- Caldwell University is 81.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Pitt than Caldwell University ($36,000.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Pitt ($20,612 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 8.4% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($12,360 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 176.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($30,231 vs. $10,919)
Caldwell University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 303 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Caldwell University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Caldwell University (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $11,200 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,909)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Pitt 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/