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Overview |
GSC | FDU | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
GSC | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GSC | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $268 |
Diversity |
GSC | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
GSC | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 18% | ||
Campus |
GSC | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 341.4% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.6% higher at FDU than Granite State College ($33,264.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than FDU ($11,850 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 58.6% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($9,828 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Granite State College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 434.7% larger than aid received Granite State College ($28,436 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or GSC .
GSC vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC or FDU? 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 FDU and GSC.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Granite State College (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $16,400 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $11,616 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($14,384 vs. $26,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($148 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/