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Overview |
USJ | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
USJ | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
USJ | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
USJ | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 7% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Caldwell University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Caldwell University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 17% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at USJ than Caldwell University ($42,050.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than USJ ($20,612 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 1.2% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($13,240 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($30,231 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Caldwell University (969) is 37 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Caldwell University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
USJ vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $4,400 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/