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Overview |
Fordham | Villanova | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 52% |
Admission |
Fordham | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fordham | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 10,383 students)
Fordham vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Villanova than Fordham University ($60,768.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Fordham ($34,837 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 30.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,087 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Villanova University (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Fordham University ($42,834 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 53 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Fordham vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Fordham University (90% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,497)
- Fordham graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/