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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Wagner College Pace University-New York Delaware State University Widener University-Main Campus Lehman Rutgers Rider University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | CUNY College of Staten Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
FDU | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
FDU | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
FDU | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Staten Island?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 380% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at FDU than CUNY College of Staten Island ($33,264.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than FDU ($7,217 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 28.7% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,588 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 252.8% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($28,436 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or FDU .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
FDU vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $7,800 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,013 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/