College comparison

Fordham vs Penn

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	Penn Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Pennsylvania is more selective	59%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1320–1480	1510–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,512	10,650
Avg net price	$44,338	$28,699
Median earnings (10 yr)Penn reports higher median earnings	$85,569	$111,371
Graduation rate	82%	97%
Median debt	$24,300	$15,715
Economic mobility	4.0%	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Fordham University or University of Pennsylvania harder to get into?

University of Pennsylvania is more selective: Fordham University's acceptance rate is approximately 59% and University of Pennsylvania's is approximately 5% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Fordham University vs University of Pennsylvania?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1320–1480 at Fordham University and 1510–1570 at University of Pennsylvania. 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.