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Overview |
UD | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 1,864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $37,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $37,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $23,071 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $30,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 7,845 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 5,131 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $266 |
Diversity |
UD | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
UD | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 1,864 students)
UD vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 166% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($37,350.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at UD than Caldwell University ($37,680.00 vs. $37,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Caldwell University ($17,716 vs. $23,071)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,774 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 135.1% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($30,549 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 229 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming UD students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (65.4%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Caldwell University (78% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $14,500 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $46,800)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,547 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $25,750)
- UD graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/