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Overview |
Fordham | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Fordham | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fordham | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fordham | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 3,026 students)
Fordham vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Arcadia?
- Fordham University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Fordham than Arcadia University ($56,920.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Fordham ($29,692 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 53.5% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,720 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Fordham University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($33,129 vs. $30,934)
Fordham vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 169 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Arcadia University (78% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $46,400)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/