Fordham University
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Fordham University vs Virginia Commonwealth University

Compare the rivalry schools - Fordham University and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Fordham University is a Private, 4-years school located in Bronx, NY and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Richmond, VA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Fordham University has higher submitted SAT score (1,400) than Virginia Commonwealth University (1,160).
  • Fordham University (54.13% acceptance rate) is tighter than Virginia Commonwealth University (91.00% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (28,082 students) is larger than Fordham University (16,556 students).
  • Fordham University has more expensive tuition & fees of $61,992 than Virginia Commonwealth University($39,042).
  • Virginia Commonwealth University has more full-time faculties of 2,183 faculties than Fordham University(747 facluties).
Fordham University vs Virginia Commonwealth University
Fordham UniversityVirginia Commonwealth University
LocationBronx, NYRichmond, VA
School TypePrivate, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$61,992$39,042
$16,458 for Virginia residents
Graduate Tuition$25,954$31,589
$16,753 for Virginia residents
Test Scores1,4001,160
Acceptance Rate54%91%
Admission Yield10%25%
Student Population16,556
10,098 undergraduate		28,082
20,958 undergraduate
Number of Faculty747 Full-time
890 part-time		2,183 Full-time
710 part-time
Number of Staffs2,314 Full-time
953 part-time		6,266 Full-time
835 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 116 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$32,676$11,794
Graduation Rate83%64%
Transfer-out Rate9%20%
Retention Rate88%85%

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