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Overview |
FDU | YCP | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FDU | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
FDU | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
FDU | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,656 students)
FDU vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or YCP?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 57.9% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at FDU than York College Pennsylvania ($33,264.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than YCP ($16,030 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 25.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,430 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 100.7% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($30,059 vs. $14,978)
FDU vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or FDU .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 59 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming YCP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at FDU (3.31)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or YCP? 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 YCP and FDU.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,700)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,495)
- FDU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/