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UMBC TU Binghamton University NYU Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Villanova Ohio State Baruch Syracuse Lafayette College| University of Maryland College Park | Fordham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Fordham | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 96% |
Admission |
Maryland | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Maryland | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 16,556 students)
Maryland vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 487.1% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Fordham than University of Maryland College Park ($56,920.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Fordham ($16,210 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 44.5% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,576 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University of Maryland College Park (96% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 195% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($33,129 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 42 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Fordham University (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $4,100 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $64,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/