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Overview |
FDU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
FDU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
FDU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
FDU | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (2,778 students vs. 2,737 students)
FDU vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or SUNY-ESF?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 389.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at FDU than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($34,578.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than FDU ($19,644 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 10.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,102 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 198.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($25,882 vs. $8,675)
FDU vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or FDU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 181 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF 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 (95.3%) than SUNY-ESF (82.9%)
FDU vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and FDU.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $6,700 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/