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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey Pitt Robert Morris University Pace University-New York UNH Rutgers MMC Gannon University| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Point Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,607 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,121 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,504 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,259 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 4,085 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 1035/1240 | ||
| 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 | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (7,607 students vs. 3,299 students)
FDU vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Point Park University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($36,240.00 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 Point Park University ($17,121 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 29% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,480 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 27.2% larger than aid received Point Park University ($31,504 vs. $24,776)
FDU vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is the same at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Point Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than FDU (95.9%)
FDU vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Point Park 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 Point Park University and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $12,100 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,800)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University 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/