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URI Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark SHU Roger Williams University Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence UNH| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | RIC | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
FDU | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
FDU | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
FDU | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FDU | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 5,787 students)
FDU vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or RIC?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 250.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at FDU than Rhode Island College ($33,264.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than FDU ($11,014 vs. $16,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 16.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($13,414 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 298.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($30,059 vs. $7,537)
FDU vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 82 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming FDU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or RIC? 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 RIC and FDU.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $10,900 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/