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Overview |
Fordham | St John's | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Fordham | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Fordham | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fordham | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Fordham | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or St John's?
- Fordham University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Fordham than St John's University New York ($56,920.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Fordham ($26,052 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's University New York are 12.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($18,790 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Fordham University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 1.5% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($33,129 vs. $32,626)
Fordham vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 193 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at St John's (25)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or St John's? 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 St John's and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than St John's University New York (78% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $2,800 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $61,400)
- St John's University New York and Fordham graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- St John's University New York and Fordham graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's 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/