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Overview |
FDU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,607 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $17,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,121 | $13,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,504 | $14,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 75% |
Admission |
FDU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,259 | 7,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,085 | 5,710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 960/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
FDU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
FDU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FDU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (7,607 students vs. 2,240 students)
FDU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 111.7% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($34,578.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($39,000.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than FDU ($13,150 vs. $17,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus are 8.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($16,102 vs. $17,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than University of Connecticut Stamford (88% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 117.6% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($31,504 vs. $14,478)
FDU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or FDU .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 14 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (80.2%)
FDU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and FDU.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $9,100 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,900)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/