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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey UNH Rutgers MMC Drew University Stockton Rutgers University-Camden New Jersey City University| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $286 |
Diversity |
FDU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
FDU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 1,324 students)
FDU vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 29.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($43,043.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Cedar Crest College ($16,030 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 22.5% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,722 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($32,415 vs. $30,059)
FDU vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 27 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,800)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- FDU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/