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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey UNH Rutgers USJ MMC Drew University Stockton Rutgers University-Camden| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
FDU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Delaware Valley 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 2,178 students)
FDU vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Delaware Valley University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($39,500.00 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 Delaware Valley University ($16,030 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 5% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,850 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 5.7% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($30,059 vs. $28,430)
FDU vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 1 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $9,800 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University and FDU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Delaware Valley University and FDU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/