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Overview |
Rutgers | Fordham | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 96% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 16,556 students)
Rutgers vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 341.2% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Fordham than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($56,920.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Fordham ($17,535 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 51.4% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,909 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 159.1% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($33,129 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 48 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Rutgers vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $2,000 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $64,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $3,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/