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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | JMU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
FDU | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
FDU | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
FDU | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
FDU | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or JMU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 336.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at FDU than James Madison University ($34,578.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than FDU ($26,317 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 28% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($12,584 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than James Madison University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 480.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($25,882 vs. $4,456)
FDU vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or FDU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 100 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than JMU (76.2%)
FDU vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or JMU? 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 JMU and FDU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,400 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $52,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/