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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York F&M Widener University-Main Campus Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University UNH| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | W&J | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
FDU | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,778 students vs. 1,162 students)
FDU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or W&J?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 25.3% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at FDU than Washington & Jefferson College ($34,578.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than FDU ($26,051 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 15.8% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,910 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 50.6% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($38,971 vs. $25,882)
FDU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or FDU .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than W&J (81.5%)
FDU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or W&J? 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 W&J and FDU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $4,000 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/