| Fordham vs. Mount Saint Mary |
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|---|---|---|
#78 in National Universities #13 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #19 in Federal Region II Universities #53 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,470 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$43,450 |
| expensive$26,752 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,400 |
| More$32,800 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$22,092 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,410 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter59.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.88% |
| Favorable9.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower7.03% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,150 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,491 |
| Larger10,582 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,141 |
| Larger5,568 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller350 |
| Larger1,147 | Online Student Population | Smaller71 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,844) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 762) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,276) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,761 | Number of faculty | 191 |
| Higher$146,125 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$87,394 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.