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Penn State Berks Penn State Harrisburg Drew University Monmouth University FDU Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Montclair State University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Kean Pace University-New York| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Penn State Altoona | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 2,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $22,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $8,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
FDU | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 7,134 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 6,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (2,778 students vs. 2,421 students)
FDU vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Penn State Altoona?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 124.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at FDU than Penn State Altoona ($34,578.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than FDU ($22,506 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 16.5% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,820 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Penn State Altoona (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 196.5% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($25,882 vs. $8,730)
FDU vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 41 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than FDU (95.3%)
FDU vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- FDU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona 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/