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Overview |
FDU | Providence | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
FDU | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 90% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Providence?
- Providence College is 71.3% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Providence than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($56,980.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Providence ($21,408 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 6.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,588 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 8.9% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($30,971 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or FDU .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Providence (52.8%)
FDU vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Providence? 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 Providence and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $15,100 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/