Fordham University is a private Jesuit research university in New York City. Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City.
| Fordham University | Columbia University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 8.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 1001 QS World University 2026 # 1001 QS World University 2025 # 1117 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 20 Times Higher Education 2026 # 38 QS World University 2026 # 8 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 38 for Law by US News 2025 | # 18 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 17 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 5 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -46 PG Programs -22 | UG Programs -25 PG Programs -61 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 56.0 % | 4.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-125 IELTS-6 PTE-65 SAT-1230 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-732 GRE-324 IELTS-7.5 SAT-1510 TOEFL-105 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 54730 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46380 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 43000 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 58440 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 103304 [For PG Program] |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: MBA: $135,000 Masters in Finance: $132,000 LLM: $128,000 Doctorate: $115,000 Masters in Science: $100,000 Master (Other): $93,000 | Columbia University is one of the top private universities in New York City, United States. It is ranked #22 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Ranked #18 in Graduate Employability Rank Base Salaries by the following degrees:
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| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit LORs Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Academic transcripts, 2-3 LORs, SOPs/ Essays, Resume, School report, Standardized tests, Proof of English language proficiency, Additional requirements (work experience, interview, research proposal, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Teachers College at Columbia University Columbia Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.1/10 Read 3 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 22 reviews |
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| General Facts | Fordham University | Columbia University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1841 | 1754 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 42% Male, 58% Female | 48% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Fordham has three main campuses, which are in and around New York City: Rose Hill in the Fordham neighborhood, the Bronx, adjacent to Bronx Park on Fordham Road; Lincoln Center in Manhattan, one block from Central Park; and Westchester in West Harrison, New York. | Lies in the heart of NYC on Broadway and two faculties located outside Manhattan. |
| Library | The Fordham University Libraries are at three major locations: the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx; the Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan; and the Westchester Campus Library in Harrison. Fordham University Libraries own more than 2,000,000 volumes and subscribe to over 15,500 periodicals and 50,000 electronic journals and is a depository for United States Government documents. Fordham University Libraries own many special collections of rare books and manuscripts covering a variety of subjects including Americana, Jesuitica, the French Revolution, and Criminology. The library also provides access to over 60,000 electronic books. | The low memorial library is a landmark. The university owns around 23 libraries scattered across the city. |
| Campus Life | At Fordham University the students get facilities that range from Career Services to Student Involvement, the Ram Van to Residential Life. The staff and students that make up all the offices are constantly at work nurturing a student's growth. Clubs and organizations for undergraduate and graduate students number over 130 at the Rose Hill campus and 50 at Lincoln Center. The purpose of Campus Ministry at Fordham is to provide "opportunities and resources for spiritual growth to members of [the university] community." It offers programming for more than 15 faith traditions in such areas as worship, music ministry, and social ministry. Commuter Student Services offers a variety of services for both traditional live-at-home commuters and off-campus commuters. Every commuter is assigned a Commuter Assistant that serves as a resource for anything related to Fordham. Several sporting facilities and intramural sport facilities are provided for the students. | Art Gallery The university offers it all!!! |
| Hostel | #Housing & Food - $15300 #Housing & Food - $24090 #Housing & Food (commuter) - $3610 | - |
| Famous Alumni | David Copperfield (magician) Denzel Washington (actor) Alan Alda (Actor, director) Faith Evans (singer, songwriter) Lana Del Rey (singer, songwriter) | Barak Obama (Former US President), Alexander Hamilton (founding father of USA), Alicia Keys (singer), Sara Ali Khan (actress), Dorothy Irene Height (Women rights activist), Jake Gyllenhall (actor). |
| City Life | New York, is the most populous city in the United States. New York City is the most densely populated major city in the United States. New York City is home to 65 Fortune 500 companies, the second-highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the world, outside of Tokyo. Securing a job and keeping it will require more effort than it does in smaller cities, which is why New Yorkers are often considered workaholics |
Total international students in NY- 11% |
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