| Fordham vs. RIT |
#78 in National Universities #13 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #112 in National Universities #19 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,470 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$59,210 |
| cheaper$26,752 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$60,052 |
| More$32,800 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$27,509 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,410 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter59.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier66.93% |
| Lower9.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.28% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller16,150 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,098 |
| Smaller10,582 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,267 |
| Larger5,568 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,831 |
| Larger1,147 | Online Student Population | Smaller540 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| 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: 6,875) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,761 | Number of faculty | 1,474 |
| Higher$146,125 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,776 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.