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Overview |
Fordham | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Fordham | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fordham | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 1,527 students)
Fordham vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Ursinus College than Fordham University ($58,016.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than Fordham ($33,546 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 44% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,624 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Fordham University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 21% larger than aid received Fordham University ($40,075 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Ursinus 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 Ursinus College and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than Fordham University (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $58,000)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College 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/