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Overview |
Valpo | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,864 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #485 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $37,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $37,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $23,071 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $30,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 7,845 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 5,131 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1010/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Valpo | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,864 students)
Valpo vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Caldwell University?
- Valparaiso University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $37,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Valpo than Caldwell University ($45,136.00 vs. $37,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Valpo ($23,071 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 3.5% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($13,306 vs. $13,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($34,326 vs. $30,549)
Valpo vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 190 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Caldwell University (65.4%)
Valpo vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Caldwell University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/