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Overview |
Stevenson University | FDU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Stevenson University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 2,823 students)
Stevenson University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or FDU?
- Stevenson University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Stevenson University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($36,036.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Stevenson University ($21,408 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 7.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,480 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 0.6% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($28,436 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 28 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $800 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $52,100)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/