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Overview |
UConn | FDU | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UConn | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UConn | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 2,823 students)
UConn vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 112.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at UConn than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($38,340.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than UConn ($21,408 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 14.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,622 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 93.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($28,436 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 216 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming UConn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (83% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $9,100 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,900)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More UConn 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/