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Overview |
Fordham | Providence | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Fordham | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Fordham | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 4,473 students)
Fordham vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Providence?
- Providence College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Providence than Fordham University ($56,980.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fordham University than Providence ($43,943 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 27.3% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,540 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Providence College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 7% larger than aid received Providence College ($33,129 vs. $30,971)
Fordham vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Providence (52.8%)
Fordham vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Providence? 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 Providence and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Fordham University (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/