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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 | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
FDU | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $143 |
Diversity |
FDU | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
FDU | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 807 students)
FDU vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Plaza College?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 155.9% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.9% higher at FDU than Plaza College ($33,264.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than FDU ($17,178 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 122.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($7,000 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 316.8% larger than aid received Plaza College ($28,436 vs. $6,822)
FDU vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or FDU .
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Plaza College (30%)
FDU vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Plaza 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 Plaza College and FDU.
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $25,600 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $12,085 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($13,915 vs. $26,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($143 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/