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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark New Jersey City University Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey Kean SHU UNH Rutgers MMC Bryant University| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Saint Peter's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,607 | 3,673 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $39,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $39,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $17,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,121 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,504 | $35,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,259 | 4,381 | ||
| Admitted | 4,085 | 3,966 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (7,607 students vs. 3,673 students)
FDU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($39,954.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than FDU ($14,486 vs. $17,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus are 9.2% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($16,102 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($35,708 vs. $31,504)
FDU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 77 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming FDU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Saint Peters; SPC (90.5%)
FDU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/