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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell NYU BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond Baruch| Colgate University | Fordham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Fordham | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 96% |
Admission |
Colgate | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $268 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Fordham?
- Colgate University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Colgate than Fordham University ($63,904.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Fordham ($27,074 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 30.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,106 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Colgate University (96% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 65% larger than aid received Fordham University ($54,647 vs. $33,129)
Colgate vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 101 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Fordham University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $64,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $9,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($166 vs. $268)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/