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Overview |
Saint John's | Fordham | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint John's | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint John's | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Saint John's for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Fordham than Saint Johns University ($56,920.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Johns University than Fordham ($27,982 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 77.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($11,890 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Fordham University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Fordham University ($37,533 vs. $33,129)
Saint John's vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 125 points higher than at Saint John's (1148)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Saint John's (26)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Saint John's vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Fordham University (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $200 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/