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Overview |
FDU | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
FDU | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 57% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 77.3% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Syracuse than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($61,310.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Syracuse ($26,472 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 14.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,102 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Syracuse University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($29,110 vs. $25,882)
FDU vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 161 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
FDU vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $13,000 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/