Is Ohio State or Fordham better for accounting?

For accounting specifically, Ohio State has the stronger overall edge for most students.

Ohio State tends to fit the student who wants a classic big-business-school experience with lots of employer access, a deep alumni base, and many structured recruiting opportunities. For accounting, that matters because internships, campus recruiting, student organizations, and faculty connections can shape your first job more than small differences in classroom reputation.

Fordham makes the most sense for a student who is very serious about building a career in New York City and wants that setting during college. Being in or near NYC can be a real advantage for internships during the academic year, networking, and exposure to finance and professional services firms. Employers in New York know Fordham well, and its business school has a solid reputation.

If you are comparing employer reputation alone, Ohio State is likely to carry more weight across a wider range of regions, while Fordham has especially good name recognition in the Northeast and in New York. So the decision often comes down to whether you want scale and broad recruiting strength or a city-based experience with strong local access.

For pure accounting strength, recruiting depth, and national flexibility, Ohio State comes out ahead. Fordham is a very reasonable choice if you specifically want NYC and expect to launch your career there.