Should I go to Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham or The University of the Arts? Compare 50+ facts and figures about the colleges to help you determine if FDU or UArts is the better college for you. The CollegeSimply comparison tool allows side-by-side comparison of 50+ statistics and facts for over 2,500 colleges and universities.
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Overview |
FDU | UArts | ||
Location | Madison, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
Enrollment | 2,823 | 1,313 | ||
Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
National Ranking | #342 | |||
Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
Website | fdu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | UArts | ||
Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $50,950 | ||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $50,950 | ||
Room & Board | $15,588 | $17,950 | ||
Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $42,467 | ||
Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $25,460 | ||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | UArts | ||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
Applied | 4,421 | 1,086 | ||
Admitted | 3,940 | 869 | ||
Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 80% | ||
Enrolled % | 11.9% | 20.9% | ||
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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | UArts | ||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | UArts | ||
Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $34,500 | ||
Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | UArts | ||
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% Men | 41% | 34% | ||
% Women | 59% | 66% | ||
Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
HBCU | No | No | ||
% White | 58% | 62% | ||
% Black | 11% | 14% | ||
% Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
% Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
% Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
% International | 0% | 5% | ||
% Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | UArts | ||
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% In-State | 81% | 31% | ||
% Out-of-State | 18% | 66% | ||
Campus |
FDU | UArts | ||
Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/