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Overview |
Fordham | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Fordham | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Fordham | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 3,757 students)
Fordham vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Mary Washington College?
- Fordham University is 536.8% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at Fordham than University of Mary Washington ($56,920.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Fordham ($21,863 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 74.2% lower than costs at Fordham University ($12,090 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University of Mary Washington (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 266.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($33,129 vs. $9,046)
Fordham vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 163 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than University of Mary Washington (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Mary Washington College 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/