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Overview |
FDU | Queens College | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 17,001 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $6,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 22,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 15,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 1040/1190 | ||
| 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 | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $113 |
Diversity |
FDU | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
FDU | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 7,285 students)
FDU vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Queens College?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 380% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at FDU than CUNY Queens College ($33,264.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than FDU ($6,434 vs. $16,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 0.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($15,546 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 279.2% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($30,059 vs. $7,927)
FDU vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or FDU .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 115 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Queens College (69.5%)
FDU vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Queens 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 Queens College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Queens College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $2,100 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($113 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/