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Overview |
Fordham | USciences | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Fordham | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | - | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Fordham | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 2,420 students)
Fordham vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or USciences?
- Fordham University is 120.6% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Fordham than University of the Sciences ($56,920.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Sciences are 19.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,594 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University of the Sciences (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($33,129 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 128 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at USciences (3.63)
Fordham vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or USciences? 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 USciences and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than University of the Sciences (78% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $26,900 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USciences 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/