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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University Drew University Monmouth University UVA FDU| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | CNU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
FDU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
FDU | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or CNU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 254.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at FDU than Christopher Newport University ($33,264.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than CNU ($21,408 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 30% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,990 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 254.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($28,436 vs. $8,022)
FDU vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 121 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than CNU (85.4%)
FDU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or CNU? 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 CNU and FDU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $5,800 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/