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Overview |
FDU | Penn State | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 36% |
Admission |
FDU | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
FDU | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Penn State?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 75.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Penn State than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($39,626.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Penn State ($26,472 vs. $27,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 23.6% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,030 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 123.6% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,882 vs. $11,577)
FDU vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 168 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FDU (23)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Penn State (54.2%)
FDU vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Penn State? 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 Penn State and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (87% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $2,400 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- FDU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/