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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Seton Hill University Widener University-Main Campus Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University UNH| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | EC | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | EC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
FDU | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 657 students)
FDU vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or EC?
- Elmira College is 6% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at EC than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($35,270.00 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 EC ($21,408 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 16.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,388 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 5% larger than aid received Elmira College ($28,436 vs. $27,091)
FDU vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or FDU .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than FDU (89.1%)
FDU vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or EC? 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 EC and FDU.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $6,900 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,000)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/