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F&M Dickinson College Drew University Monmouth University Union College FDU Muhlenberg College Marist College Lafayette College Montclair State University Bucknell Holy Cross| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
FDU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
FDU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
FDU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 63% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 85.7% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Gettysburg College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($61,760.00 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 Gettysburg College ($21,408 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 4.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,930 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 52.1% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($43,239 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or FDU .
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
FDU vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $8,000 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $52,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/