Fordham University is a private Jesuit research university in New York City. Georgetown University is a private research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
| Fordham University | Georgetown University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 5.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 89 US News 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2023 | # 22 US News 2024 # 187 Times Higher Education 2024 # 297 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 29 for Law by US News 2024 | # 136 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 53 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 15 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -46 PG Programs -22 | UG Programs -43 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2 % | 16.9 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6 SAT-1230 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1380 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 54730 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46380 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32075 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 51300.40 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 59700 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17638 Per Year |
| 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 | Graduate Employability Ranks (2020): #111-120 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit LORs Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Supplemental applications are required, alumni interviews may also be conducted, three subject scores are preferred. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | McDonough School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.1/10 Read 3 reviews | 6.3/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Fordham University | Georgetown University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1841 | 1789 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 |
| Male:Female | 42% Male, 58% Female | 56% Male, 44% 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. | The university has 4 campuses in Washington DC located in neighborhood of Georgetown, Claredon and Virginia. The main campus is located on elevated site of Potomac River. |
| 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. | Total books collection- 3,115,408. Journals- 220,486. Films- 46,054. Primary Source Collections- 1000. The university has 10 libraries. |
| 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. | The university has 350 clubs and organizations, 17 UG residence, and explore over 2,000 dining places in D.C. There are 5 outdoor spaces on-campus helping in unwinding. There are 15 coffee shops within 10 blocks of the university. You can also serve the D.C community by volunteering. There are also various sports teams to join and wellness activities to indulge in. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (not with family) - $11924 #On campus - $17445 #Off campus (with family) - $2706 | #Rooms - $10824 |
| Famous Alumni | David Copperfield (magician) Denzel Washington (actor) Alan Alda (Actor, director) Faith Evans (singer, songwriter) Lana Del Rey (singer, songwriter) | Antonin Scalia (former associate justice of Supreme Court of US), Chris Sacca (investor), Bradley Cooper (actor), Dick Durbin (US Senator), Robert Gates (former US secretary of defense), Saad Hariri (former PM Lebanon), Robert Lighthizer (US trade representative), Lisa Murkowski (US Senator), etc. |
| 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 | Washington is home to 170 embassies, 2000 world-class restaurants, 17 attractions like museums, zoo, etc, and 34 national parks and monuments. D.C is home to a number of recruiters ranging from marketing, finance, biological sciences, and others. The unemployment rate for June 2020 is 8.6% |
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