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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Caldwell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
George Washington | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
George Washington | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 7% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,028 students)
George Washington vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Caldwell University?
- George Washington University is 72.8% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at George Washington than Caldwell University ($62,110.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than George Washington ($20,612 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 17.3% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,399 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than George Washington University (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($35,257 vs. $30,231)
George Washington vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 325 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Caldwell University? 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 Caldwell University and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Caldwell University (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $33,700 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $46,800)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $788 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($24,962 vs. $25,750)
- George Washington graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/