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Fordham UniversityBronx, NY
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Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (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 DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$61,992Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$64,460
cheaper$25,954Graduate Tuitionexpensive$37,062
Less$32,676Average Financial Aid AmountMore$35,270
Admission
Lower1,400 SAT
32 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,450 SAT
32 ACT
Easier54.13%Acceptance RateTighter52.25%
Lower10.15%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable19.42%
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
Legacy status
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
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger16,556Total EnrollmentSmaller12,053
Larger10,098Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller7,056
Larger6,458Graduate Student PopulationSmaller4,997
Larger1,814Online Student PopulationSmaller892
Completion & Outcomes
Higher83%Graduate RateLower82%
Lower9%Transfer-out RateHigher12%
Lower88%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,844)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty11 to 1
1,637Number of faculties1,146
Higher$134,543Average Faculty SalaryLower$124,476
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.