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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Widener University-Main Campus WPI Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University UNH| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
FDU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
FDU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 78% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| 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
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 198.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.1% higher at FDU than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($33,264.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than FDU ($17,002 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 71.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($9,112 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 653.1% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($28,436 vs. $3,776)
FDU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or FDU .
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
FDU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $14,300 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $52,900)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/