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Overview |
FDU | LHU | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
FDU | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FDU | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FDU | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 2,920 students)
FDU vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or LHU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 331.1% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at FDU than Lock Haven University ($33,264.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 50.6% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($10,350 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Lock Haven University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($30,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 47 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at FDU (3.31)
FDU vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or LHU? 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 LHU and FDU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $10,800 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,100)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/