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Overview |
FDU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
FDU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
FDU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
FDU | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 370.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at FDU than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($33,264.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than FDU ($17,625 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 1.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($15,380 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 166.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($28,436 vs. $10,667)
FDU vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or FDU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 52 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
FDU vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and FDU.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $8,900 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/