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Overview |
FDU | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
FDU | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
FDU | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
FDU | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or TCNJ?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 135.2% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at FDU than The College of New Jersey ($33,264.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than TCNJ ($21,408 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 10.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,144 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 140.5% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($28,436 vs. $11,826)
FDU vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or FDU .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 193 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
FDU vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and FDU.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (87% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $9,200 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,900)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/