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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College Drew University Monmouth University DU Drexel William & Mary Elon| American University | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | FDU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 |
AU | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
AU | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
AU | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 18% | ||
Campus |
AU | FDU | ||
| 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
- American University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,823 students)
AU vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or FDU?
- American University is 59.5% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at AU than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($53,070.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than AU ($21,408 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 0.8% lower than costs at American University ($15,588 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 4.8% larger than aid received American University ($28,436 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 218 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming AU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or FDU? 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 FDU and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $11,900 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $52,900)
- American University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/