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Overview |
Fordham | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,153 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,335 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,335 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,075 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,368 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,278 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
Fordham | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,663 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 24,573 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Fordham | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fordham | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 16,153 students)
Fordham vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Syracuse than Fordham University ($61,310.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fordham University than Syracuse ($45,368 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 25.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($18,444 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Syracuse University (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($33,278 vs. $29,110)
Fordham vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 78 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Fordham vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Fordham University (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/