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Overview |
Fordham | Drexel | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Fordham | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fordham | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Drexel?
- Fordham University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Fordham than Drexel University ($56,920.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Fordham ($39,267 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 24% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,980 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Fordham University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Fordham University ($33,861 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 59 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Drexel University (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,243)
- Fordham graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/