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Overview |
Fordham | Baylor | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 20,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $51,738 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $51,738 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $13,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $45,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $22,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Fordham | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 40,753 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 18,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 1230/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fordham | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Fordham | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Baylor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Baylor?
- Fordham University is 10% more expensive to attend than Baylor for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $51,738.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Fordham than Baylor University ($56,920.00 vs. $51,738.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fordham University than Baylor ($43,943 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baylor University are 55% lower than costs at Fordham University ($13,587 vs. $21,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University as Baylor University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 46.9% larger than aid received Baylor University ($33,129 vs. $22,553)
Fordham vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 34 points higher than at Baylor (1239)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Baylor (28)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Fordham vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Baylor University (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $56,200)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Baylor graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/