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Temple Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey CHC WCU UNH Rutgers MMC Drew University| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | La Salle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
FDU | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FDU | La Salle University | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 4,049 students)
FDU vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or La Salle University?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 1.9% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at FDU than La Salle University ($33,264.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than La Salle University ($16,030 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 7.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,550 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle 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 3.6% larger than aid received La Salle University ($30,059 vs. $29,025)
FDU vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 5 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at FDU (3.31)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or La Salle 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 La Salle University and FDU.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $5,400 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/