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Overview |
Fordham | UVM | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Fordham | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 16.6% | ||
| 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 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Fordham | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fordham | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | UVM | ||
| 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 UVM based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 14,088 students)
Fordham vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or UVM?
- Fordham University is 249.6% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Fordham than University of Vermont ($56,920.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Fordham ($21,849 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 57.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,354 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Fordham University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 72.6% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($33,129 vs. $19,189)
Fordham vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 62 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or UVM? 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 UVM and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than University of Vermont (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $10,700 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/