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Overview |
Fordham | UB | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Fordham | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Fordham | UB | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Fordham | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or UB?
- Fordham University is 705.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at Fordham than University at Buffalo ($56,920.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Fordham ($18,524 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 29.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,212 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University at Buffalo (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 288.8% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($33,129 vs. $8,521)
Fordham vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 100 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or UB? 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 UB and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than University at Buffalo (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $5,800 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- UB graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/