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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Widener University-Main Campus Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University UNH Moravian College| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Metropolitan College of New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | MCNY | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $22,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $12,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 74 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 41.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $356 |
Diversity |
FDU | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
FDU | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
FDU | MCNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 632 students)
FDU vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or MCNY?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 72% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at FDU than Metropolitan College of New York ($33,264.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than MCNY ($21,408 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 39.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,200 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Metropolitan College of New York (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 120.9% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($28,436 vs. $12,873)
FDU vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or FDU .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 1.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than MCNY (65.5%)
FDU vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or MCNY? 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 MCNY and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $12,400 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,500)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($26,000 vs. $34,500)
- FDU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($268 vs. $356)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/