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Overview |
UMass | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $266 |
Diversity |
UMass | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
UMass | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,028 students)
UMass vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 122.1% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at UMass than Caldwell University ($37,405.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than UMass ($20,612 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,399 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 144.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($30,231 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 257 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming UMass students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Caldwell University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $8,400 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,800)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,750)
- UMass graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/