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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey UNH Rutgers Drew University MMC Stockton Rutgers University-Camden New Jersey City University| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | College of Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | CSE | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FDU | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | |||
| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
FDU | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FDU | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 1,122 students)
FDU vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or CSE?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 1.1% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at FDU than College of Saint Elizabeth ($33,264.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than CSE ($16,030 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 22.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,744 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 0.5% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($30,059 vs. $29,905)
FDU vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 189 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSE (3.12)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than CSE (71.9%)
FDU vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or CSE? 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 CSE and FDU.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $7,400 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/