- Both Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (FDU-Florham) and Caldwell University are private.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Caldwell University has more expensive tuition of $39,450 than FDU-Florham ($35,822).
- Caldwell University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.74% than FDU-Florham (83.90%).
- FDU-Florham has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Caldwell University (1,130).
- FDU-Florham is larger with 2,823 students than Caldwell University (2,028 students).
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus View More Rivals | Caldwell University View More Rivals | |
| #21 in New Jersey | Rankings | #22 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Madison, NJ | Location | Caldwell, NJ |
FDU-Florham| Known as | formerly Caldwell College | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,822 | Undergraduate | $39,450 |
| $24,342 | Graduate | $19,800 |
| $33,780 | Financial Aid | $29,283 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 83.90% | Acceptance Rate | 63.74% |
| 23.07% | Yield | 14.15% |
| 1,170 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,823 | Total Students | 2,028 |
| 2,053 | Undergraduate | 1,605 |
| 770 | Graduate | 423 |
| 55 | Online Enrollment | 24 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $54,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,570) $10,551 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 607) $7,025 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,374 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 163 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 80 Full-time 197 Part-time |
| 377 Full-time 240 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 211 Full-time 243 Part-time |
| $83,574 for Faculties $62,677 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,600 for Faculties $65,506 Part-time |