College comparison

Fordham vs GW

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Fordham Bronx, NY	GW Washington, DC
Acceptance rateGeorge Washington University is more selective	59%	47%
SAT (25–75)	1320–1480	1350–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,512	11,182
Avg net price	$44,338	$36,586
Median earnings (10 yr)GW reports higher median earnings	$85,569	$90,873
Graduation rate	82%	84%
Median debt	$24,300	$20,449
Economic mobility	4.0%	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Fordham University or George Washington University harder to get into?

George Washington University is more selective: Fordham University's acceptance rate is approximately 59% and George Washington University's is approximately 47% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Fordham University vs George Washington University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1320–1480 at Fordham University and 1350–1500 at George Washington University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.