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Hamilton College NYU Colgate Middlebury Villanova Baruch Syracuse Tufts Lafayette College Binghamton University Vassar Bentley| Fordham University | Colby College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fordham | Colby College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,153 | 2,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | colby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Colby College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,335 | $63,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,335 | $63,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,075 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,368 | $15,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,278 | $66,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 42% |
Admission |
Fordham | Colby College | ||
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| Applied | 43,663 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 24,573 | 1,215 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 49.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Fordham | Colby College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Colby College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $73,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,345 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $200 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Colby College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Fordham | Colby College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Colby College | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 2,284 students)
Fordham vs. Colby College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Colby College?
- Colby College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($63,790.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Colby College than Fordham University ($63,790.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Fordham ($15,163 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 34.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,120 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Colby College (94% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 99.5% larger than aid received Fordham University ($66,387 vs. $33,278)
Fordham vs. Colby College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Colby College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby College or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 90 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Colby College (6.8%)
Fordham vs. Colby College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham or Colby College? 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 Colby College and Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Fordham University (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $64,200)
- Colby College students graduate with a $6,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,345 vs. $26,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/