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Overview |
FDU | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
FDU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
FDU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 57% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Ithaca College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 44.7% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Ithaca College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($48,126.00 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 Ithaca College ($21,408 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 2.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,588 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($29,677 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or FDU .
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
FDU vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $3,200 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,900)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/