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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey UNH Rutgers MMC Drew University Stockton Rutgers University-Camden New Jersey City University| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Kings College | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,607 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,121 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,504 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,259 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,085 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
FDU | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Kings College | ||
| 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (7,607 students vs. 1,932 students)
FDU vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Kings College?
- King's College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Kings College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($40,520.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Kings College ($17,121 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 6.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($15,086 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($31,686 vs. $31,504)
FDU vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or FDU .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Kings College (93.2%)
FDU vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Kings 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 Kings College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $1,300 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/