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SPU Drew University Monmouth University UW-Seattle FDU Seattle U Whitworth University Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Gonzaga Saint Martin's University| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | PLU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
FDU | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
FDU | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FDU | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,633 students)
FDU vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at PLU than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($49,472.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than PLU ($21,408 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 31.8% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,826 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($36,435 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 83 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming PLU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than PLU (88.9%)
FDU vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or PLU? 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 PLU and FDU.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $600 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/