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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Drew University Penn State Monmouth University NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU| Howard University | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | FDU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Howard | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Howard | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,823 students)
Howard vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at FDU than Howard University ($33,264.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Howard ($21,408 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 1.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,588 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 41.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($28,436 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 71 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or FDU? 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 FDU and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $1,100 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,800)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/