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Drew University Monmouth University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Widener University-Main Campus Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University UNH| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Penn State Worthington Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
FDU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
FDU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 875 students)
FDU vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 127.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at FDU than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($33,264.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than FDU ($16,594 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 20.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($12,984 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 162.7% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($28,436 vs. $10,823)
FDU vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 79 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming FDU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than FDU (89.1%)
FDU vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 State Worthington Scranton and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $2,400 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- FDU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/