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Overview |
Fordham | Wells | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Fordham | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Fordham | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 357 students)
Fordham vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Wells?
- Fordham University is 75.9% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Fordham than Wells College ($56,920.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Fordham ($20,601 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 42.3% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,800 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Fordham University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Wells College ($33,129 vs. $28,212)
Fordham vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 262 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Wells? 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 Wells and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Wells College (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $24,700 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $39,500)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/