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Overview |
Fordham | Union College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Fordham | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Fordham | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 2,107 students)
Fordham vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Union College?
- Union College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Union College than Fordham University ($63,603.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Fordham ($41,136 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 33.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,768 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Union College (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Fordham University ($37,530 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Union College (46.5%)
Fordham vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Union 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 Union College and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Fordham University (86% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/