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Overview |
Fordham | PHC | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Fordham | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Fordham | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Fordham | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 409 students)
Fordham vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or PHC?
- Fordham University is 100.4% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Fordham than Patrick Henry College ($56,920.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Fordham ($26,095 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 91.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($11,020 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Fordham University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 144.8% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($33,129 vs. $13,531)
Fordham vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or PHC? 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 PHC and Fordham.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/