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American vs. Fordham

The following statements compare American University and Fordham University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Fordham's tuition ($61,567) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
  • American's acceptance rate (47.00%) is lower than Fordham (56.00%).
  • American has higher yield (22.00%) than Fordham (10.00%).
  • Fordham's SAT score (1,400) is higher than American (1,380).
  • American's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Fordham (14 to 1).
  • Fordham (16,556 students) is larger than American (13,885 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Fordham ($32,676) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($30,338).
  • Fordham's graduation rate (83%) is higher than American (79%).
American University

American University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,543
Financial Aid
$30,338
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
47.00% Acceptance Rate
22.00% Yield
Enrollment
7,917 Undergraduate
5,968 Graduate
1,516 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
827 Faculties (full-time)
2,653 Staffs (full-time)
$111,486 Faculty Salary
$84,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity
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Fordham University

Fordham University

Private, 4 years • Bronx, NY #83 National Universities, #19 in New York more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$61,567
Financial Aid
$32,676
Test Scores
1,400 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
56.00% Acceptance Rate
10.00% Yield
Enrollment
10,098 Undergraduate
6,458 Graduate
1,814 Online Students
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
747 Faculties (full-time)
2,314 Staffs (full-time)
$131,346 Faculty Salary
$89,537 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,759 capacity
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