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Overview |
Fordham | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Fordham | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Fordham | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 5,054 students)
Fordham vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Ithaca College?
- Fordham University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Fordham than Ithaca College ($56,920.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Fordham ($35,858 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 32.2% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,934 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Fordham University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($33,129 vs. $29,677)
Fordham vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Fordham .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Ithaca College (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College 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/