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Overview |
Fordham | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Fordham | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fordham | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 1,353 students)
Fordham vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Allegheny College?
- Fordham University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Fordham than Allegheny College ($56,920.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Fordham ($26,719 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 52.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,796 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Fordham University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 28.6% larger than aid received Fordham University ($42,599 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Fordham University (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $55,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College 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/