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Overview |
Coppin | FDU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Coppin | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Coppin | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Coppin | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Coppin | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 587.8% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.5% higher at FDU than Coppin State University ($33,264.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than FDU ($8,562 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 32.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,746 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Coppin State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 117.1% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($28,436 vs. $13,097)
Coppin vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 146 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming FDU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Coppin (45%)
Coppin vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Coppin State University (55% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $14,600 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Coppin graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/