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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 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
FDU | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
FDU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Penn College?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 115.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at FDU than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($33,264.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Penn College ($21,408 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 28.5% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($12,130 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 292% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($28,436 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or FDU .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Penn College (3.05)
FDU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Penn College? 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 Penn College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $8,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/