Fairleigh Dickinson University vs Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Fairleigh Dickinson University has four campuses: two in New Jersey (Madison/Florham Park and Teaneck/Hackensack), one in Vancouver, British Columbia, and one in South East England, as well as an online platform.

Oldest of the 3 RU campuses spread across 6 municipalities in Middlesex County; located in New Brunswick and Piscataway; Consists of 2,685 acres of 5 campuses- Busch, Cook, College Avenue, Livingston, Douglass. Located on both sides of Raritan River; offers convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia

A student-centered environment, FDU offers a great wealth of learning and growth outside the classroom. Many opportunities are available for diverse students from all walks of life to enjoy and to supplement their academic studies. At the same time, key programs are in place to fulfill important needs. The University is home to 144 student clubs and organizations across the two New Jersey campuses, with a wide range of exciting opportunities also available at both FDU’s Vancouver Campus and Wroxton College in England.

The Student Government Association (SGA) acts as the governing body of the students and is elected from and by the student body. Student government maintains a liaison with faculty and administration and offers student opinion as an aid in developing University policies. 

The Wellness Centers house both Student Health Services, and Counseling and Psychological Services.

The centers are dedicated to the issue of wellness from the “whole person” perspective. Rather than focus merely on the physical, services are available to help students evaluate their overall lifestyle by addressing the physical, emotional, mental and relational aspects of their lives. In addition, the centers recognize the importance of the spiritual dimension of life and maintain a close connection with campus ministry.

6 student centers, and 4 recreation centers; second-largest bus fleet in New Jersey; SHI Stadium; Louis Bow Athletic Center; Rutgers Ecological Preserve; Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum; RU Geology Museum; Rutgers Garden. You can indulge in a total of 750 student organizations and 100+ intramural teams and sports clubs. 4 student dining halls are available on-campus. 

Stephanie Adams, model, writer and murderer
Alejandro Bedoya, professional soccer player for Nantes in France and a U.S. International (did not graduate)
Brenda Blackmon, television news anchor for WPIX
Ron Blomberg , baseball player who played for the New York Yankees
Lisa Blunt Rochester, member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Delaware's at-large congressional district
Mensun Bound, marine archaeologist
Ron Brill, co-founder of Home Depot

Over 500,000 alumni worldwide. Louis J. Freeh (Former Director FBI); Keith Sonnier (Artist); Betty Shannon (Mathematician); Gus Edwards (American Footballer); Charles Henry Selick (American Director); Duron Harmon (American Football safety); Selman Abraham Waksman (Inventor- discovered streptomycin)