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Overview |
Baruch | Fordham | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Baruch | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1320/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $268 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baruch | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 16,556 students)
Baruch vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 721.4% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.5% higher at Fordham than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($56,920.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Fordham ($4,991 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are 14.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($18,352 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Fordham University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 251.6% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($33,129 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 43 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman Baruch 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 Baruch (49.5%)
Baruch vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $15,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($10,800 vs. $26,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($111 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/