New Jersey City University (NJCU) vs FDU-Metropolitan

New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (FDU-Metro) are two distinct institutions of higher learning located in the vibrant state of New Jersey. While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs and opportunities, they possess unique characteristics that cater to different student preferences and aspirations. NJCU boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students with varying academic backgrounds. FDU-Metro, on the other hand, has a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process. In terms of student demographics, NJCU has a larger and more diverse student body, while FDU-Metro has a smaller and more international student population. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding tuition fees, graduation rates, popular majors, and other crucial factors that will assist you in making an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	New Jersey City University
Overview
Location	Teaneck, New Jersey	Jersey City, New Jersey
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	69.0%	74.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	84.7%	90.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $55
SAT range	N/A	890 - 1140
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score		10.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	3,982	5,586
Total number of admissions given out	3,374	5,064
Admitted students who chose to enroll	463	761
Yield rate	13.7%	15.0%
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	In state: $38,608 Out of state: $48,900
Average net price	$12,305	$13,756
Tuition	$32,000	In state: $12,992 Out of state: $23,284
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,635 Meal plan: $5,418	Room/dormitory: $10,665 Meal plan: $4,675
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $37,049	96.0% Average amount $11,859
Students receiving federal student loan	51.0% Average amount $5,228	35.0% Average amount $6,232
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $18,217	1.0% Average amount $10,930

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	5,540 Men 42.7% Women 57.3%	5,262 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%
Graduate students	1,927 Men 29.9% Women 70.1%	1,656 Men 24.7% Women 75.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	17.7%	N/A
International students	4.1%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	991	624
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 California Pennsylvania Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Health Professions Psychology Public Administration and Social Service	Business Education Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.9%	39.0%
Dropout rate	14.5%	37.6%
Transferred out	29.8%	18.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $117,472 Year 2: $114,382 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: $76,146 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	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,186 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $95,473 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $79,771 Year 2: $77,087 Year 3: $83,056 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,635 Year 2: $68,079 Year 3: $71,000 Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,333 Year 2: $65,320 Year 3: $69,477 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,466 Year 2: $58,479 Year 3: $64,326 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,079 Year 2: $63,749 Year 3: $63,878 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,342 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $70,263 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,301 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,330 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $54,807 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,555 Year 2: $48,139 Year 3: $54,292

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