FDU-Florham vs Le Moyne College

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus and Le Moyne College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, nestled in the picturesque town of Madison, New Jersey, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, while Le Moyne College, located in the vibrant city of Syracuse, New York, prides itself on its strong liberal arts foundation and commitment to community engagement. With acceptance rates of 75% and 78%, respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants each year. While Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus excels in fields like business, nursing, and education, Le Moyne College shines in areas such as biology, psychology, and criminal justice. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including their graduation rates, student demographics, and more, to determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	Le Moyne College
Overview
Location	Madison, New Jersey	Syracuse, New York
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	81.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	84.6%	73.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1140 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	25 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		24.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	4,125	7,462
Total number of admissions given out	3,488	5,477
Admitted students who chose to enroll	488	613
Yield rate	14.0%	11.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$54,970	$54,060
Average net price	$15,810	$24,618
Tuition	$32,000	$35,610
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,705 Meal plan: $5,418	Room/dormitory: $9,200 Meal plan: $5,560
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $37,280	100.0% Average amount $25,314
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,242	73.0% Average amount $5,110
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $16,922	20.0% Average amount $15,486

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,320 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%	2,713 Men 37.4% Women 62.6%
Graduate students	758 Men 27.7% Women 72.3%	588 Men 27.4% Women 72.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	16.6%	N/A
International students	2.7%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,570	1,578
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New Jersey New York Connecticut Pennsylvania Maryland	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Psychology Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature	Business Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.0%	75.8%
Dropout rate	15.6%	24.1%
Transferred out	21.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $117,472 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $121,163 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $89,171 Year 2: $99,832 Year 3: $111,462 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,711 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $83,410 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,066 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $82,294 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,365 Year 2: $59,690 Year 3: $72,371 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,227 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $65,479 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,927 Year 2: $61,681 Year 3: $63,724 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,369 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $59,199 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,205 Year 2: $47,729 Year 3: $58,388 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,296 Year 2: $51,019 Year 3: $53,528	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,543 Year 2: $113,999 Year 3: $117,526 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,573 Year 2: $60,943 Year 3: $69,756 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,999 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $65,300 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,125 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $59,064 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,905 Year 2: $45,175 Year 3: $56,582 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $55,636 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,565 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $54,198 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,884 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $53,231 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $52,246 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,908 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $49,896

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