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Overview |
Fordham | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Fordham | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fordham | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fordham | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 4,731 students)
Fordham vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or University of Scranton?
- Fordham University is 14% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Fordham than University of Scranton ($56,920.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Fordham ($35,526 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 27.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,490 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Fordham University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($33,129 vs. $30,218)
Fordham vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 139 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than University of Scranton (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $62,100)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton 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/