Fordham University is a private Jesuit research university in New York City. Stony Brook University, officially the State University of New York at Stony Brook, is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York.
| Fordham University | Stony Brook University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 5.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 89 US News 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2023 | # 58 US News 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 396 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 29 for Law by US News 2024 | # 63 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 58 for Medicine by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -46 PG Programs -22 | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -38 |
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2 % | 40.7 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6 SAT-1230 TOEFL-90 | IELTS-6 SAT-1210 TOEFL-90 |
| 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 24740 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28890 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32781 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 | Around 94% of the bachelors program students secure employment or continue education after graduation. Some of the majors and the median salary after one year of graduation are as follows: Nursing: $92,481 Allied health: $79,891 Computer Engineering: $64,315 Civil Engineering: 63,949 Computer Science: $60,875 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit LORs Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit LORs Submit personal essay Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.1/10 Read 3 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 3 reviews |
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| General Facts | Fordham University | Stony Brook University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1841 | 1957 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 |
| Male:Female | 42% Male, 58% Female | 46% Male, 54% 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 main campus is in the historic north shore hamlet of Stony Brook near the geographic midpoint of Long Island, approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of Manhattan and 62 miles (100 km) west of Montauk. The university also has campuses in Manhattan and Southampton. |
| 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. | Stony Brook University library subscribes to hundreds of publications, journals, and online databases such as Academic Search Complete, JSTOR, Web of Science, Ebscohost, IEEE Xplore, Project MUSE, ScienceDirect, and more. The library has rare book collection of more than 30,000 special, scarce, and unique titles dating from 1493 to the present. |
| 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. | Stony Brook has a wide variety of student-run organizations on campus, which include sororities and fraternities, and a count of almost 300 recognized student clubs and organizations. The Undergraduate Student Government at Stony Brook University is trusted with the responsibility of budgeting the undergraduate student activity fee which funds most student run organizations on campus. The Graduate Student Organization is responsible for budgeting the graduate student activity fee, and supplies a variety of funding opportunities, programming, student services, and funding for departmental and student organizations. Incoming freshmen are welcomed to the university in August with First Night Out, a night of events taking place on the Friday in which they move in. Organized by Student Engagement and Activities, the night consists of a "Party on the Plaza" as well as various assorted activities.Wolfieland, an annual carnival, began in 2016 and takes place during September. Stony Brook University's intercollegiate athletics teams, known as the Stony Brook Seawolves, compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level and are members of the Colonial Athletic Association. In 2013, Stony Brook University launched its own bike share system to provide a sustainable transportation alternative for students. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (not with family) - $11924 #On campus - $17445 #Off campus (with family) - $2706 | #On campus - $13446 #Off campus (not with family) - $13999 #Off campus (with family) - $5336 |
| Famous Alumni | David Copperfield (magician) Denzel Washington (actor) Alan Alda (Actor, director) Faith Evans (singer, songwriter) Lana Del Rey (singer, songwriter) | Chris Algieri, professional boxer and former WBO junior welterweight title holder |
| 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 | Stony Brook, NY is an attractive city northeast of New York City full of incredible sites such as Stony Brook University displaying its distinct landscape or Avalon Park great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Summer Arts Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every August. |
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