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NYU TU Villanova Baruch Syracuse Lafayette College Binghamton University Bentley George Washington BC Providence Holy Cross| Salisbury University | Fordham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Fordham | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 653.3% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.7% higher at Fordham than Salisbury University ($56,920.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Fordham ($19,756 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 62.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($12,990 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Salisbury University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 379% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($33,129 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Salisbury vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Salisbury University (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury 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/