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Overview |
Caldwell University | UVM | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 16.6% | ||
| 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 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Caldwell University | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $230 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Caldwell University | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or UVM?
- Caldwell University is 120.8% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at UVM than Caldwell University ($41,280.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than UVM ($20,612 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 0.3% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($13,354 vs. $13,399)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University as University of Vermont (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 57.5% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($30,231 vs. $19,189)
Caldwell University vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 242 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming UVM students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than UVM (59.8%)
Caldwell University vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or UVM? 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 UVM and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Caldwell University (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $6,700 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,800)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,750)
- UVM graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/