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Overview |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 16% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($38,790.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than FDU ($11,996 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 9.8% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($15,588 vs. $17,108)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as Saint Peter's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 24% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($35,256 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 116 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming FDU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Saint Peters; SPC (88.8%)
FDU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Saint Peter's University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $4,500 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/