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Overview |
Howard | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 1,864 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $37,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $37,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $23,071 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $30,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 7,845 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 5,131 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1010/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Howard | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Howard | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 1,864 students)
Howard vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($37,350.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Caldwell University than Howard University ($37,350.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Howard ($23,071 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 19.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,774 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Caldwell University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Howard University ($30,549 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 136 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Howard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (65.4%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Caldwell University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Caldwell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/