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AU Georgetown NYU Villanova Baruch Syracuse Lafayette College Binghamton University Northeastern BU Bentley BC| George Washington University | Fordham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Fordham | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
George Washington | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 56% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 16,556 students)
George Washington vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Fordham?
- George Washington University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at George Washington than Fordham University ($62,110.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Washington University than Fordham ($42,723 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 34% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,720 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than George Washington University (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Fordham University ($35,257 vs. $33,129)
George Washington vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 21 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming George Washington students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Fordham? 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 Fordham and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Fordham University (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $64,200)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/