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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Widener University-Main Campus Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University UNH Moravian College| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | City University of Seattle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | CityU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
FDU | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FDU | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
FDU | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
FDU | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 23% | ||
Campus |
FDU | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 CityU based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,095 students)
FDU vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or CityU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 96% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at FDU than City University of Seattle ($33,264.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 54% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($10,125 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than City University of Seattle (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($28,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or FDU .
FDU vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or CityU? 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 CityU and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than City University of Seattle (55% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $400 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $52,500)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $1,334 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($24,666 vs. $26,000)
- CityU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/