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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
FDU | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $229 |
Diversity |
FDU | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Rutgers | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Rutgers?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 152.9% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at FDU than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($34,578.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than FDU ($19,052 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 9.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,715 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Rutgers University New Brunswick (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 59.3% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($25,882 vs. $16,249)
FDU vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 191 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Rutgers (65.3%)
FDU vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $13,300 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $52,900)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $3,785 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/