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Dickinson College Gettysburg College Lafayette College Drew University Monmouth University Bucknell Skidmore College FDU Union College Montclair State University Lehigh Wesleyan University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | F&M | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
FDU | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
FDU | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
FDU | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 53% | ||
Campus |
FDU | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,990 students)
FDU vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 97.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at F&M than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($65,652.00 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 F&M ($21,408 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 3.6% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($15,040 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 72.9% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($49,177 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or FDU .
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than F&M (36.2%)
FDU vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or F&M? 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 F&M and FDU.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $9,000 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/