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State University of New York at New Paltz Drew University Monmouth University University at Albany- SUNY Pace University-New York SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego FDU Montclair State University Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook Kean| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 3,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $18,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $9,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
FDU | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 7,221 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 5,259 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1178/1363 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
FDU | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
FDU | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Purchase College | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Purchase College?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 389.1% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at FDU than SUNY at Purchase College ($34,578.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than FDU ($18,651 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 4.6% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($15,400 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than SUNY at Purchase College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 168.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($25,882 vs. $9,627)
FDU vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or FDU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 48 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Purchase College (72.8%)
FDU vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $12,700 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Purchase College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/