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Penn State Brandywine Drew University Monmouth University WCU Penn State Harrisburg Temple Penn State FDU Penn State Altoona Montclair State University Penn State Berks Kean| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Penn State Abington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 70% |
Admission |
FDU | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
FDU | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,095 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Penn State Abington?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 135.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at FDU than Penn State Abington ($34,578.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than FDU ($17,561 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 35.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,912 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Penn State Abington (98% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 172% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($25,882 vs. $9,516)
FDU vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 59 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Penn State Abington (92%)
FDU vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Penn State Abington (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington 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 Abington graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- FDU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington 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/