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Overview |
Stetson University | FDU | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Stetson University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Stetson University | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Stetson University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | FDU | ||
| 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 Stetson University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or FDU?
- Stetson University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Stetson University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($51,960.00 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 Stetson University ($16,030 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 1.9% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($15,290 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($42,150 vs. $30,059)
Stetson University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than FDU (84.1%)
Stetson University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $7,500 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,400)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Stetson 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/