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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey UNH Rutgers MMC Drew University Stockton Rutgers University-Camden New Jersey City University| Colorado Christian University | Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | FDU | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CCU | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCU | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
CCU | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CCU | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 7,285 students)
CCU vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or FDU?
- Colorado Christian University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at CCU than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($36,682.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than CCU ($16,030 vs. $23,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 39.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($11,194 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 19.3% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($30,059 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at FDU (3.31)
CCU vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU 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 CCU.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $11,300 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,600)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CCU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/