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CofC Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson UNH Rutgers| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | CSU | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FDU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
FDU | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,418 students)
FDU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or CSU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 12.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at FDU than Charleston Southern University ($33,264.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than CSU ($16,030 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 38.6% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($11,250 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 13.8% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($30,059 vs. $26,417)
FDU vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 35 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or CSU? 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 CSU and FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Charleston Southern University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $13,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,800)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/