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Overview |
UConn | Fordham | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
UConn | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1320/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UConn | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 16,556 students)
UConn vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 263.2% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Fordham than University of Connecticut ($56,920.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Fordham ($23,985 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 54.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,622 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University of Connecticut (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 125.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($33,129 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 23 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Fordham (54.1%)
UConn vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Fordham University (83% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $2,200 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/