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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York WCU Widener University-Main Campus Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford Rutgers Rider University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
FDU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.3% | ||
| 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 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,778 students vs. 954 students)
FDU vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 136.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at FDU than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($34,578.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than FDU ($19,070 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 19.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,448 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Penn State Lehigh Valley (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 219.2% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($25,882 vs. $8,108)
FDU vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 15 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.2%)
FDU vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- FDU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/