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Overview |
Fordham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Fordham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Fordham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 1,607 students)
Fordham vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 6% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Fordham University ($60,350.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Fordham ($34,259 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 24.5% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,910 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 33.8% larger than aid received Fordham University ($44,331 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $60,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/