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Overview |
FDU | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/23 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 12% |
Students |
FDU | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Hartwick College | ||
| 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 Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 1,103 students)
FDU vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 51.1% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Hartwick College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($50,254.00 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 Hartwick College ($16,030 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartwick College are 11.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,028 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 38.8% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($41,717 vs. $30,059)
FDU vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or FDU .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
FDU vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Hartwick College? 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 Hartwick College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $7,800 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,100)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/