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Overview |
NJIT | Fordham | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
NJIT | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NJIT | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 56% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than NJIT based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 12,332 students)
NJIT vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 274.5% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Fordham than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($56,920.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Fordham ($17,762 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 44.2% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,600 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than New Jersey Institute of Technology (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 107.6% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($33,129 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or NJIT .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 68 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Fordham (54.1%)
NJIT vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (78% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $3,000 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $64,200)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/