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Overview |
Fordham | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
Fordham | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fordham | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Fordham | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 6,690 students)
Fordham vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or SUNY Cortland?
- Fordham University is 705.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.2% higher at Fordham than SUNY College at Cortland ($56,920.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Fordham ($18,304 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 54.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,620 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than SUNY College at Cortland (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 253.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($33,129 vs. $9,369)
Fordham vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $16,900 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland 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/