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UB Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Le Moyne College Kean Pace University-New York St. Bona JCU Niagara University Widener University-Main Campus| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Canisius | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $30,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $30,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $19,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $21,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 4,131 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 3,211 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
FDU | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Canisius | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,492 students)
FDU vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Canisius?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at FDU than Canisius College ($33,264.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than FDU ($19,635 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 28.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($12,158 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Canisius College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 34% larger than aid received Canisius College ($28,436 vs. $21,215)
FDU vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 44 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Canisius 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 Canisius (77.7%)
FDU vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Canisius? 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 Canisius and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $3,000 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/