The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Fordham University is a private (not-for-profit) and VCU is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • Fordham University has more expensive tuition & fees ($58,467) than VCU ($37,786).
  • It is harder to admit to Fordham University than VCU.
  • Fordham University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,390) than VCU (1,185).
  • Fordham University has higher submitted ACT score (32) than VCU (25).
  • VCU has more students with 28,594 students while Fordham University has 16,986 students.
  • Fordham University has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while VCU's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • VCU has more full-time faculties with 2,183 faculties while Fordham University has 747 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Fordham University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Fordham Universityvs.VCU
Bronx, New YorkLocationRichmond, Virginia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practiceHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practice
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
$58,4672023 Tuition & Fees
In-State$15,828
Out-Of-State$37,786
84%% Receiving Financial Aid67%
$31,960Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,909
58.30 %Acceptance Rates92.77 %
10.67 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)25.04 %
1,390SAT Score1,185
32ACT Score25
83 %Graduation Rate68 %
10 %Transfer-out Rate19 %
88 %Retention Rate84 %
16,986Student Population28,594
747Number of Faculties2,183
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesRemedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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