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Overview |
FDU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 7,285 students)
FDU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 331.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.5% higher at FDU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($33,264.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($16,030 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 24.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,542 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 245.6% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($30,059 vs. $8,697)
FDU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 40 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $10,700 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,200)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/