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Xavier Drew University Monmouth University University of Dayton Ohio State FDU Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami Montclair State University ONU| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | JCU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
FDU | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
FDU | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at JCU than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($45,490.00 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 JCU ($21,408 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 18.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,200 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 7% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($30,415 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or FDU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 93 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than JCU (82.4%)
FDU vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or JCU? 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 JCU and FDU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $4,700 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- FDU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/