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Overview |
AU | Fordham | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 96% |
Admission |
AU | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1320/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
AU | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 56% | ||
Campus |
AU | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Fordham than American University ($56,920.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Fordham ($41,369 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 34.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,706 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than American University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 22.1% larger than aid received American University ($33,129 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or AU .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 21 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Fordham? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Fordham and AU.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than American University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $600 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $64,200)
- American University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/