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Pace University-New York Drew University Monmouth University Manhattan College FDU Montclair State University St John's Kean Widener University-Main Campus Mount St. Mary's University Rutgers Rider University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Marymount Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | MMC | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
FDU | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 70% | ||
Campus |
FDU | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,608 students)
FDU vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 11% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at MMC than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($36,928.00 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 MMC ($21,408 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 26.5% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,588 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 26.8% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($28,436 vs. $22,418)
FDU vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 4 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than MMC (72.1%)
FDU vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or MMC? 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 MMC and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $8,100 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/