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Overview |
Fordham | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,153 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,335 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,335 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,075 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,368 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,278 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 40% |
Admission |
Fordham | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,663 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 24,573 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1365/1510 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Fordham | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Fordham | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Fordham | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 9,762 students)
Fordham vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or William & Mary?
- Fordham University is 230.6% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Fordham than College of William and Mary ($60,335.00 vs. $42,053.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Fordham ($20,422 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 58.5% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,555 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than College of William and Mary (94% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 59.2% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($33,278 vs. $20,908)
Fordham vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 80 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
Fordham vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Fordham University (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $4,500 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $64,200)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/