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Overview |
Fordham | BYU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 34,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #125 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $6,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $6,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $13,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $6,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 46% |
Admission |
Fordham | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 10,559 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 7,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 79% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1280/1468 | ||
| 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 | Dec 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Fordham | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $113 |
Diversity |
Fordham | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fordham | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | BYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or BYU?
- Fordham University is 802.9% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 802.9% higher at Fordham than Brigham Young University Provo ($56,920.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than Fordham ($13,521 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 146% lower than costs at Fordham University ($8,560 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Brigham Young University Provo (96% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 423.8% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($33,129 vs. $6,325)
Fordham vs. BYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 17 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Fordham students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at BYU (29)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- BYU has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or BYU? 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 BYU and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is the same as at Brigham Young University Provo (78% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $4,900 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $64,200)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,000)
- BYU graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($113 vs. $268)
- More BYU 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/