by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a FDU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how FDU measures up.
FDU is ranked #2,293 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New Jersey, it ranks #46 of 59 for value.
Among the majors FDU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Hospitality Administration/Management | #17 of 21 |
| Film & Video Production | #66 of 120 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #76 of 98 |
| Hospitality / Tourism | #92 of 108 |
| General Hospitality Administration/Management | #92 of 108 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | #94 of 116 |
| General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | #95 of 116 |
| Criminology | #103 of 144 |
| Social Science | #103 of 144 |
| Hospitality Management | #116 of 134 |
Read the full FDU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is ranked #18 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #46 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the FDU financial aid page to be sure.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is ranked #2,293 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at FDU costs about $24,382. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $97,526 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $53,879 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,829 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,382 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $97,526 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the FDU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What FDU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a FDU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $215,516 | — | — |
| All Students | $97,526 | #2,293 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $91,316 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $215,516 | — | — |
| All Students | $97,526 | #46 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $91,316 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at FDU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,308 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,253 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,146 |
| $75K–$110K | $29,164 |
| Over $110K | $33,996 |
About 95% of FDU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,036 per year. Get more details on the FDU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average FDU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.