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Overview |
Williams | Fordham | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 96% |
Admission |
Williams | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $268 |
Diversity |
Williams | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Fordham?
- Williams College is 8% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Williams than Fordham University ($61,450.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Fordham ($20,965 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 35.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,530 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Williams College (96% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 72.4% larger than aid received Fordham University ($57,121 vs. $33,129)
Williams vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 169 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Williams students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Fordham University (95% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $64,200)
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($14,582 vs. $26,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($150 vs. $268)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/