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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | FDU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $268 |
Diversity |
USD | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
USD | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,823 students)
USD vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or FDU?
- University of San Diego is 61.8% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at USD than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($53,810.00 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 USD ($21,408 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 9.1% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,588 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 28% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($36,408 vs. $28,436)
USD vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 202 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming USD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $17,300 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $52,900)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,096 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,000)
- USD graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/