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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | RIT | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
FDU | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
FDU | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 49% | ||
Campus |
FDU | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 61.5% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at RIT than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($53,720.00 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 RIT ($21,408 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 4.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,978 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 2.4% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($29,122 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 217 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming RIT students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than RIT (67.2%)
FDU vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or RIT ? 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 RIT and FDU.
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $12,000 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/