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Overview |
Fordham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,153 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,335 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,335 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,075 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,368 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,278 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fordham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,663 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 24,573 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Fordham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fordham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 7,201 students)
Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Saint Joseph's University?
- Fordham University is 18% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Fordham than Saint Joseph's University ($60,335.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Fordham ($36,392 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 46.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,740 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Fordham University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($33,278 vs. $29,400)
Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Fordham (56.3%)
Fordham vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Saint Joseph's University (78% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $200 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/