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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Temple Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Widener University-Main Campus Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University UNH| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | CW | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
FDU | CW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FDU | CW | ||
| 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 CW based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 828 students)
FDU vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or CW?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 50.4% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at FDU than The College of Westchester ($33,264.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than FDU ($10,891 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 63.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($9,520 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham as The College of Westchester (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 53.2% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($28,436 vs. $18,559)
FDU vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or FDU .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than FDU (89.1%)
FDU vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or CW? 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 CW and FDU.
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $13,100 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $2,106 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($23,894 vs. $26,000)
- CW graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/