College comparison

Fordham vs USC

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	USC Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Southern California is more selective	59%	10%
SAT (25–75)	1320–1480	1450–1550
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,512	20,443
Avg net price	$44,338	$32,740
Median earnings (10 yr)USC reports higher median earnings	$85,569	$92,498
Graduation rate	82%	92%
Median debt	$24,300	$18,000
Economic mobility	4.0%	3.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Fordham University or University of Southern California harder to get into?

University of Southern California is more selective: Fordham University's acceptance rate is approximately 59% and University of Southern California's is approximately 10% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1320–1480 at Fordham University and 1450–1550 at University of Southern California. 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.