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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Buffalo State College Pace University-New York Widener University-Main Campus SUNY Delhi Rutgers SUNY Cobleskill Rider University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | SUNY Morrisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Morrisville | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Morrisville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 1,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #804 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | morrisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Morrisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $16,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $11,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
FDU | Morrisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 3,648 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 3,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 860/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FDU | Morrisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Morrisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
FDU | Morrisville | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | Morrisville | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Morrisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Morrisville based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,803 students)
FDU vs. Morrisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Morrisville?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 370.5% more expensive to attend than Morrisville for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at FDU than SUNY Morrisville ($33,264.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Morrisville than FDU ($16,070 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 0.1% lower than costs at SUNY Morrisville ($15,588 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than SUNY Morrisville (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 156.9% larger than aid received SUNY Morrisville ($28,436 vs. $11,070)
FDU vs. Morrisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Morrisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morrisville or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 180 points higher than at Morrisville (854)
- Incoming FDU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Morrisville (19)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Morrisville (2.7)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Morrisville (87.2%)
FDU vs. Morrisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Morrisville? 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 Morrisville and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than SUNY Morrisville (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $17,300 more per year than Morrisville graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $35,600)
- SUNY Morrisville students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Morrisville graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/