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Overview |
Fordham | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
Fordham | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fordham | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Yeshiva University based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 6,056 students)
Fordham vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Yeshiva University?
- Fordham University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Fordham than Yeshiva University ($56,920.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yeshiva University than Fordham ($35,912 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 52.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,850 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Yeshiva University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 7% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($33,129 vs. $30,955)
Fordham vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 44 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Yeshiva University is higher than Fordham University (84% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $64,200)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Yeshiva University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/