UB vs. FDU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus in Madison, NJ on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Baltimore is larger than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,187 students vs. 2,885 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus is in Madison, NJ (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus 11:1.

UB vs. FDU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or FDU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than FDU ($14,545 vs. $25,585).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus are 15.9% lower than at University of Baltimore ($16,270 vs. $19,350).
• Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus is 280.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $28,012 more per year; $38,004.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 58.5% higher at FDU than at University of Baltimore (about $14,020 more per year; $38,004.00 vs. $23,984.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus than at University of Baltimore (100% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus students is 154.6% larger than aid received by University of Baltimore students ($28,294 vs. $11,113).

UB vs. FDU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or FDU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between FDU and UB.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus (1180) is 140 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Baltimore 740/1330; Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus 1040/1310.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsFairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus 19/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; FDU - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UB (2.89).
• FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than UB (78.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 10.5% at FDU.

UB vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and FDU? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $7,700 more per year than FDU graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $52,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $4,500 lower median loan debt than FDU graduates ($21,500 vs. $26,000).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $46 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than FDU graduates ($222 vs. $268).
• More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.