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RPI Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Clark University Holy Cross RIT Rider University FDU Stevens Northeastern William Paterson University of New Jersey Worcester State University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | FDU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WPI | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
WPI | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
WPI | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 7,285 students)
WPI vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or FDU?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 68.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at WPI than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($56,000.00 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 WPI ($16,030 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus are 6.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,588 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 11.1% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($30,059 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $29,800 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/