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Overview |
Fordham | Penn | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 46% |
Admission |
Fordham | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $213 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fordham | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Penn?
- Fordham University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Fordham than University of Pennsylvania ($56,920.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Fordham ($26,123 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 17.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,888 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 72.6% larger than aid received Fordham University ($57,175 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 184 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Penn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Penn (6.5%)
Fordham vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Penn? 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 Penn and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Fordham University (96% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $59,400 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $64,200)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($20,633 vs. $26,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/