Caldwell University vs. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (FDU-Metropolitan)

Two Rivalry Colleges in

  • Both Caldwell University and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (FDU-Metropolitan) are private.
  • Both schools are located in New Jersey.
  • Caldwell University has more expensive tuition of $39,450 than FDU-Metropolitan ($35,822).
  • Caldwell University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.74% than FDU-Metropolitan (87.53%).
  • Caldwell University has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than FDU-Metropolitan (1,045).
  • FDU-Metropolitan is larger with 7,285 students than Caldwell University (2,028 students).
Caldwell University
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#22 in New Jersey
Rankings#20 in New Jersey
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Caldwell, NJLocationTeaneck, NJ
formerly Caldwell CollegeKnown asFDU-Metropolitan
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$39,450Undergraduate$35,822
$19,800Graduate$18,438
$29,283Financial Aid$30,996
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
63.74%Acceptance Rate87.53%
14.15%Yield21.57%
1,130 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,045 SAT, 23 ACT
Student Population
2,028Total Students7,285
1,605Undergraduate5,380
423Graduate1,905
24Online Enrollment881
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
68%Graduation Rate51%
23%Transfer-out Rate31%
71%Retention Rate76%
$48,700Average Earning after Graduation$54,400
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 607)
$7,025 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 991)
$10,199 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$6,374 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
80 Full-time
197 Part-time
Number of Faculties150 Full-time
335 Part-time
211 Full-time
243 Part-time
Number of Staffs536 Full-time
361 Part-time
$75,600 for Faculties
$65,506 Part-time
Average Salary$85,150 for Faculties
$74,570 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023