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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 | Southern Vermont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | SVC | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
FDU | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 26% |
Students |
FDU | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 66% | ||
Campus |
FDU | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 SVC based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 351 students)
FDU vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or SVC?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 31.8% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at FDU than Southern Vermont College ($33,264.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 41.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,000 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Southern Vermont College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($28,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 140 points higher than at SVC (894)
- Incoming FDU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SVC (19)
FDU vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or SVC? 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 SVC and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Southern Vermont College (55% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $14,300 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,600)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/