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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey UNH Rutgers MMC Drew University Stockton Rutgers University-Camden New Jersey City University| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Waynesburg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
FDU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 1,366 students)
FDU vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Waynesburg College?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at FDU than Waynesburg University ($33,264.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Waynesburg College ($16,030 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 28.6% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,120 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Waynesburg University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 72.1% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($30,059 vs. $17,464)
FDU vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 24 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
FDU vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/