- Both Caldwell University and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (FDU-Florham) are private.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Caldwell University has more expensive tuition of $39,450 than FDU-Florham ($35,822).
- Caldwell University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.74% than FDU-Florham (83.90%).
- FDU-Florham has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Caldwell University (1,130).
- FDU-Florham is larger with 2,823 students than Caldwell University (2,028 students).
| Caldwell University View More Rivals | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus View More Rivals | |
| #22 in New Jersey | Rankings | #21 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Caldwell, NJ | Location | Madison, NJ |
formerly Caldwell College| Known as | FDU-Florham | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,450 | Undergraduate | $35,822 |
| $19,800 | Graduate | $24,342 |
| $29,283 | Financial Aid | $33,780 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 63.74% | Acceptance Rate | 83.90% |
| 14.15% | Yield | 23.07% |
| 1,130 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,028 | Total Students | 2,823 |
| 1,605 | Undergraduate | 2,053 |
| 423 | Graduate | 770 |
| 24 | Online Enrollment | 55 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 607) $7,025 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,570) $10,551 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,374 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 80 Full-time 197 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 163 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 211 Full-time 243 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 377 Full-time 240 Part-time |
| $75,600 for Faculties $65,506 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,574 for Faculties $62,677 Part-time |