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Overview |
Fordham | Denison | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Fordham | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fordham | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 2,416 students)
Fordham vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Denison?
- Denison University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Denison than Fordham University ($60,000.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Fordham ($38,267 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 46.2% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,400 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Fordham University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Fordham University ($36,497 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Denison (22%)
Fordham vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Denison? 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 Denison and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Fordham University (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University and Fordham graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Denison University and Fordham graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/