Yeshiva University (Cardozo) vs Fordham University

This page compares Yeshiva University (Cardozo) and Fordham University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 70 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 70 applicants admitted to both schools, 96% chose to attend Fordham University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Fordham University is ranked #38 compared to #63 — a gap of 25 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Fordham University is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 16.2% compared to Yeshiva University (Cardozo)'s 29.6%.

Both schools are located in New York — Yeshiva University (Cardozo) in New York City and Fordham University in Bronx — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Employment outcomes differ substantially: Fordham University places 42.2% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 19.3% for the other school. This 23 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Yeshiva University (Cardozo) offered a median scholarship of $150,000 compared to $120,000, a difference of $30,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.