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RPI NYU Clarkson Villanova Baruch Syracuse Lafayette College Binghamton University UB Bentley George Washington BC| Fordham University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fordham | RIT | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Fordham | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Fordham | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Fordham | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or RIT ?
- Fordham University is 6% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Fordham than Rochester Institute of Technology ($56,920.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than Fordham ($39,600 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 40.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,978 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Fordham University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($33,129 vs. $29,122)
Fordham vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 22 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Fordham students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or RIT ? 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 RIT and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $700 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/