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Overview |
Fordham | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
Fordham | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fordham | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 1,625 students)
Fordham vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Swarthmore?
- Swarthmore College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Swarthmore than Fordham University ($58,928.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Fordham ($20,715 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Swarthmore College are 16.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($18,026 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Swarthmore College (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 44% larger than aid received Fordham University ($47,703 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 158 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Swarthmore students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Fordham vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Fordham University (95% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Swarthmore College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $64,200)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/