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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Drew University Monmouth University FDU Pitt Montclair State University F&M Kean Pace University-New York Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Miami| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
FDU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
FDU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,778 students vs. 1,003 students)
FDU vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Pitt-Bradford?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 153.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at FDU than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($34,578.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than FDU ($17,015 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 48.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($10,848 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 77.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($25,882 vs. $14,576)
FDU vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 56 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming FDU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Pitt-Bradford (90.8%)
FDU vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $5,100 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- FDU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/