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Overview |
TU | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $37,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $37,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $23,071 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $30,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 7,845 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 5,131 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $266 |
Diversity |
TU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
TU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 7% | ||
Campus |
TU | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,864 students)
TU vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 406% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($37,350.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Caldwell University than Towson University ($37,350.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Caldwell University ($15,064 vs. $23,071)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 13.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,774 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 164.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($30,549 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 112 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Caldwell University (65.4%)
TU vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Caldwell University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,800)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,750)
- TU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($183 vs. $266)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/