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Overview |
Fordham | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Fordham | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Fordham | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fordham | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Fordham University is 705.1% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at Fordham than SUNY at Albany ($56,920.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Fordham ($17,714 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 35% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,598 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than SUNY at Albany (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 188.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($33,129 vs. $11,485)
Fordham vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 182 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than SUNY at Albany (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $8,400 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/