Fordham University is the more selective of the two, admitting 47.0% of applicants versus 61.9% at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $37,313 per year at Fordham University versus $32,350 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1340–1480 at Fordham University and 1340–1480 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Metric | Fordham University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 47.0% | 61.9% |
| Early acceptance rate | 51.6% | 68.9% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1340–1480 | 1340–1480 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 10.0% | 17.0% |
| Class size | 2,968 | 1,300 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $37,313 | $32,350 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $52,228 | $49,716 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Fordham University admits 47.0% of applicants, compared with 61.9% at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $37,313 per year at Fordham University and $32,350 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, so Worcester Polytechnic Institute is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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