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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Drew University Monmouth University Binghamton University Union College UVM FDU Montclair State University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 3,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $56,642 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $56,642 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $33,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $43,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 5,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1198/1390 | ||
| 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 |
FDU | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Clarkson | ||
| 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Clarkson than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($56,642.00 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 Clarkson ($26,472 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 5.7% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,102 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 66.5% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($43,097 vs. $25,882)
FDU vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 164 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Clarkson (77.2%)
FDU vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $17,900 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/