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Overview |
FDU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,607 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,121 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,504 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,259 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 4,085 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/23 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
FDU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 86% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (7,607 students vs. 2,836 students)
FDU vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Salve Regina University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($47,180.00 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 Salve Regina University ($17,121 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus are 8.7% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($16,102 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina 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 5.8% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($31,504 vs. $29,790)
FDU vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or FDU .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
FDU vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (73% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $1,400 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/