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Overview |
Fordham | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,153 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,335 | $49,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,335 | $49,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,075 | $21,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,368 | $34,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,278 | $34,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Fordham | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,663 | 28,469 | ||
| Admitted | 24,573 | 21,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1130/1328 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fordham | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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 Pace University-New York based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 14,092 students)
Fordham vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Pace University-New York?
- Fordham University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Pace University-New York for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Fordham than Pace University New York ($60,335.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pace University New York than Fordham ($34,299 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pace University New York are 5.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($21,790 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than Fordham University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 2.6% larger than aid received Fordham University ($34,148 vs. $33,278)
Fordham vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 213 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Fordham (56.3%)
Fordham vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Pace University New York (78% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Pace University-New York graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $63,100)
- Pace University New York students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Pace University-New York graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/