The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • URI is a public and Fordham University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Fordham University has more expensive tuition & fees ($61,992) than URI ($35,804).
  • It is harder to admit to Fordham University than URI.
  • Fordham University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,170) than URI (1,170).
  • Fordham University has higher submitted ACT score (27) than URI (27).
  • URI has more students with 17,473 students while Fordham University has 16,556 students.
  • Fordham University has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while URI's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • URI has more full-time faculties with 772 faculties while Fordham University has 747 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Rhode Island and Fordham University.
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URIvs.Fordham University
Kingston, Rhode IslandLocationBronx, New York
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$16,408
Out-Of-State$35,804
2024 Tuition & Fees$61,992
84%% Receiving Financial Aid87%
$12,715Average Amount of Financial Aid$32,676
76.39 %Acceptance Rates54.13 %
17.57 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)10.15 %
1,170SAT Score1,400
27ACT Score32
71 %Graduation Rate83 %
-Transfer-out Rate9 %
85 %Retention Rate88 %
17,473Student Population16,556
772Number of Faculties747
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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