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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,028 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Caldwell University?
- Quinnipiac University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Quinnipiac than Caldwell University ($49,170.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Quinnipiac ($20,612 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 19% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,399 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($30,231 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 126 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Quinnipiac vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Caldwell University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac 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/