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Overview |
FDU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
FDU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $315 |
Diversity |
FDU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
FDU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 569 students)
FDU vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 477.5% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 477.5% higher at FDU than Potomac College Herndon ($33,264.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 37.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,360 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Potomac College Herndon (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($28,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or FDU .
FDU vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Potomac College Herndon (55% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $1,500 more per year than Potomac College-Herndon graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,400)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,500)
- FDU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($268 vs. $315)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/