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Overview |
Fordham | NYU | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 45% |
Admission |
Fordham | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fordham | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Fordham | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Fordham | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or NYU?
- Fordham University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Fordham than New York University ($56,920.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Fordham ($29,499 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New York University are 3.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($20,272 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than New York University (96% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Fordham University ($47,096 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 87 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming NYU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than NYU (12.5%)
Fordham vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or NYU? 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 NYU and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Fordham University (86% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $64,200)
- New York University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More NYU 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/