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Overview |
Northeastern | Fordham | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 94% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 96,631 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 16,153 students)
Northeastern vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Fordham?
- Northeastern University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Northeastern than Fordham University ($62,000.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Fordham ($34,770 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 22.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($18,790 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Northeastern University (94% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Fordham University ($46,558 vs. $33,278)
Northeastern vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 162 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Northeastern vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Northeastern University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,875)
- Fordham graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($268 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/