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Queens Drew University Monmouth University Campbell University FDU UNC Charlotte GWU Montclair State University Lenoir-Rhyne University Kean BAC Pace University-New York| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 43% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
| 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
- Wingate University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Wingate University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($40,706.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than FDU ($18,823 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 49.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($10,444 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($36,262 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 6 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
FDU vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Wingate University? 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 Wingate University and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Wingate University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham and Wingate University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($52,900 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- FDU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/