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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Ursinus College Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York LVC WCU Penn State Abington University of Scranton Eastern University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1083/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Arcadia than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($47,590.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Arcadia ($26,472 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 0.9% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($16,102 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($34,234 vs. $25,882)
FDU vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 70 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Arcadia (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
FDU vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $6,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,400)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/