- Caldwell University is a private school while The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Caldwell University has more expensive tuition of $39,450 than TCNJ ($24,568).
- TCNJ has tighter acceptance rate of 47.53% than Caldwell University (63.74%).
- TCNJ has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Caldwell University (1,130).
- TCNJ is larger with 7,629 students than Caldwell University (2,028 students).
| Caldwell University View More Rivals | The College of New Jersey View More Rivals | |
| #22 in New Jersey | Rankings | #3 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Caldwell, NJ | Location | Ewing, NJ |
formerly Caldwell College| Known as | TCNJ | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,450 | Undergraduate | $18,685 New Jersey residents $24,568 out-of-state |
| $19,800 | Graduate | $15,624 New Jersey residents $17,643 out-of-state |
| $29,283 | Financial Aid | $10,511 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 63.74% | Acceptance Rate | 47.53% |
| 14.15% | Yield | 25.15% |
| 1,130 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,028 | Total Students | 7,629 |
| 1,605 | Undergraduate | 7,039 |
| 423 | Graduate | 590 |
| 24 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 607) $7,025 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,400) $9,949 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,374 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,195 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 80 Full-time 197 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 375 Full-time 471 Part-time |
| 211 Full-time 243 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,145 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| $75,600 for Faculties $65,506 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,827 for Faculties $78,353 Part-time |