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Overview |
Fordham | EMU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Fordham | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Fordham | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fordham | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | EMU | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 1,334 students)
Fordham vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or EMU?
- Fordham University is 40.2% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Fordham than Eastern Mennonite University ($56,920.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Fordham ($23,783 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 72.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($12,240 vs. $21,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University as Eastern Mennonite University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($33,129 vs. $30,460)
Fordham vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 264 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or EMU? 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 EMU and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $20,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More EMU 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/