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Overview |
Emory | Fordham | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 94% |
Admission |
Emory | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emory | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Emory | 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 Emory based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Fordham than Emory University ($60,335.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Fordham ($27,986 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 21.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($18,972 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Emory University (94% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 52.7% larger than aid received Fordham University ($50,828 vs. $33,278)
Emory vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 107 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Emory students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Fordham University (90% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $64,200)
- Emory University students graduate with a $8,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($17,233 vs. $26,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($178 vs. $268)
- More Emory 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/