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Overview |
Plymouth | FDU | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Plymouth | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,823 students)
Plymouth vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 180.2% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at FDU than Plymouth State University ($33,264.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than FDU ($20,321 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 32% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,810 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 206.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($28,436 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than FDU (89.1%)
Plymouth vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $10,700 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,200)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth 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/