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Overview |
Fordham | Pitt | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Fordham | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fordham | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Pitt?
- Fordham University is 188.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Fordham than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($56,920.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Fordham ($24,286 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 70.4% lower than costs at Fordham University ($12,360 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 203.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($33,129 vs. $10,919)
Fordham vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 1 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Fordham students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Fordham vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Fordham University (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $58,000)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Fordham graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/