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Overview |
FDU | WCU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
FDU | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
FDU | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
FDU | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FDU | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or WCU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 331.1% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at FDU than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($33,264.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than WCU ($21,408 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 9.6% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,228 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 422.4% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($28,436 vs. $5,443)
FDU vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or FDU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 38 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than WCU (87.8%)
FDU vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or WCU? 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 WCU and FDU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $3,900 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More WCU 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/