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Overview |
UMass | Fordham | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 94% |
Admission |
UMass | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMass | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 55% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 16,153 students)
UMass vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 263.7% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Fordham than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($60,335.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Fordham ($22,954 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 55.2% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,869 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 169.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($33,278 vs. $12,343)
UMass vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or UMass .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 47 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Fordham (56.3%)
UMass vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $9,000 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/