Fordham University vs Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Fordham University

Research-active Jesuit university in the Bronx with strong business focus and moderate selectivity.

Research-focused engineering university in Troy, New York with very high research spending and strong STEM programs.

Comparison chart between Fordham University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute raw data
Metric	Fordham University	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Acceptance Rate	56.3%	58.4%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	33	34
Annual In-State Tuition	$62,990	$62,500
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$62,990	$62,500
Endowment (End of Year)	$1,024,789,000	$1,000,295,000
Room and Board	$24,090	$18,120
SAT Math 75th Percentile	760	770
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	730	730
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$87,080	$80,620
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$87,080	$80,620
Total Student Enrollment	16,153	7,024