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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York CUW Widener University-Main Campus UWM CMA Rutgers Rider University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Stritch | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
FDU | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,332 students)
FDU vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Stritch than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($34,744.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than FDU ($20,002 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 75.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($8,900 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($28,670 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 6 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than FDU (89.1%)
FDU vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Stritch? 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 Stritch and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is the same as at Cardinal Stritch University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $400 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $52,500)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/