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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 | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | MBC | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FDU | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FDU | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 1,957 students)
FDU vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or MBC?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 5.2% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at FDU than Mary Baldwin College ($33,264.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than MBC ($16,030 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 51% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($10,320 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 23.2% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($30,059 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 14 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at FDU (3.31)
FDU vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or MBC? 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 MBC and FDU.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $14,500 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,400)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/