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Overview |
Fordham | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
Fordham | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Fordham | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Purchase College | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 3,182 students)
Fordham vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Purchase College?
- Fordham University is 705.1% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.2% higher at Fordham than SUNY at Purchase College ($56,920.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Fordham ($19,434 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 40.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,948 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than SUNY at Purchase College (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 221.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($33,129 vs. $10,312)
Fordham vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 191 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (78% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College 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/