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Overview |
Fordham | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Fordham | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Fordham | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 2,522 students)
Fordham vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Nazareth College?
- Fordham University is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at Fordham than Nazareth College ($56,920.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than Fordham ($31,620 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 38.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,190 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Fordham University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 46.4% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($33,129 vs. $22,625)
Fordham vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Nazareth College (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $44,900)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,501)
- Fordham graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/