| FDU-Metropolitan vs. CCSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#32 in Federal Region II Universities #25 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in Federal Region I Universities #8 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$37,010 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,050 Connecticut Residents $16,550 Out-of-State |
| expensive$19,068 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,562 Connecticut Residents $18,920 Out-of-State |
| More$30,761 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,224 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT- |
| Easier90.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.33% |
| Lower11.79% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.63% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,045 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,997 |
| Smaller5,690 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,170 |
| Larger2,355 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,827 |
| Larger1,759 | Online Student Population | Smaller379 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 991) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,350) |
| Faculty | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 499 | Number of faculty | 867 |
| Lower$86,265 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,144 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.