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Overview |
USC | Fordham | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 48,945 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usc.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,468 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,468 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,436 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,808 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,262 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 96% |
Admission |
USC | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,062 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 8,304 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
USC | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,500 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,375 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $268 |
Diversity |
USC | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
USC | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
USC | 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 Southern California is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 16,556 students)
USC vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC or Fordham?
- University of Southern California is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at USC than Fordham University ($63,468.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than Fordham ($36,808 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern California are 20.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,436 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than University of Southern California (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 36.6% larger than aid received Fordham University ($45,262 vs. $33,129)
USC vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or USC .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 118 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming USC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than USC (12%)
USC vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC 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 USC.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Fordham University (90% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $21,300 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $64,200)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $3,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($22,375 vs. $26,000)
- USC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/