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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey Millersville University of Pennsylvania UNH Rutgers Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania MMC Drew University Stockton| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
FDU | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.44 | ||
| 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 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FDU | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 1,796 students)
FDU vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Mansfield University?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 331.1% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.6% higher at FDU than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($33,264.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 53.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($10,168 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($30,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 40 points higher than at Mansfield University (955)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at FDU (3.31)
FDU vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Mansfield 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 Mansfield University and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $12,900 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,000)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University 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/