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Overview |
UConn | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1010/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
UConn | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
UConn | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 2,028 students)
UConn vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 129.4% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at UConn than Caldwell University ($38,340.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than UConn ($20,612 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,399 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 106% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($30,231 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 281 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming UConn students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Caldwell University (83% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $15,200 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,800)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- UConn graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/