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Montclair State University Queens Rutgers University-Newark Campbell University Rider University FDU UNC Charlotte William Paterson University of New Jersey GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC Winthrop University| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 43% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Wingate 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,396 students)
FDU vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Wingate University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($40,706.00 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 Wingate University ($16,030 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 49.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($10,444 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus as Wingate University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 20.6% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($36,262 vs. $30,059)
FDU vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 45 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Wingate 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 Wingate University and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus and Wingate University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($52,900 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- FDU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/