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NYU Villanova Baruch Syracuse Lafayette College Binghamton University Bentley George Washington BC Providence Holy Cross Babson| Fordham University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fordham | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Fordham | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Fordham | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 8,286 students)
Fordham vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Jefferson?
- Fordham University is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Fordham than Thomas Jefferson University ($56,920.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Fordham ($28,110 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 43.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,715 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Fordham University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 2% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($33,129 vs. $32,486)
Fordham vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Fordham.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $58,700 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $64,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/