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Overview |
FDU | SFC | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
FDU | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $252 |
Diversity |
FDU | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
FDU | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FDU | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 SFC based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,661 students)
FDU vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or SFC?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 22.3% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at FDU than St. Francis College ($33,264.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than FDU ($18,602 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 15.5% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($15,588 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 64.4% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($28,436 vs. $17,294)
FDU vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 125 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming FDU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SFC (2.9)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SFC (84.3%)
FDU vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or SFC? 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 SFC and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than St. Francis College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $2,900 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/