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Overview |
FDU | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
FDU | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
FDU | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 38% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,231 students)
FDU vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 63.7% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at Susquahanna than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($54,440.00 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 Susquahanna ($21,408 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 4.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,960 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 43.9% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($40,914 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or FDU .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
FDU vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $4,100 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/