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Overview |
FDU | UVM | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
FDU | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
FDU | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
FDU | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 82% | ||
Campus |
FDU | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or UVM?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 104.3% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at UVM than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($41,280.00 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 UVM ($21,408 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 16.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,354 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 48.2% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($28,436 vs. $19,189)
FDU vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or FDU .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 177 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming UVM students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UVM (59.8%)
FDU vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or UVM? 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 UVM and FDU.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $600 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,900)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More UVM 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/