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Overview |
FDU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
FDU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 2,484 students)
FDU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Alvernia University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($39,100.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Alvernia University ($16,030 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 11.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,030 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 16.7% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($30,059 vs. $25,757)
FDU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 3 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Alvernia University (59%)
FDU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $8,100 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,800)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/