Fordham vs Richmond for business: which is better for a business major?

For an undergraduate business major, Fordham tends to make more sense for students who want day-to-day access to New York City internships, a bigger urban professional network, and a business experience tied closely to finance, accounting, and corporate recruiting. Richmond is often more appealing for students who want a smaller, more residential campus, close faculty attention, and a business program that feels more integrated into a traditional liberal arts environment.

That matters because being in the city can make networking and internship access more immediate, not just something saved for the summer. If you are energized by a faster pace and like the idea of building professional experience early, Fordham has a clear edge.

Richmond stands out for a different kind of student. The Robins School of Business is well regarded, but the bigger selling point is often the undergraduate experience itself: smaller classes, strong advising, and a campus culture where undergrads get a lot of attention. Richmond can be especially attractive if you want professors to know you well, prefer a more contained campus community, and still want solid business preparation with good career support.

On career outcomes, both schools can place students well, but the path can feel different. Fordham may offer more volume and proximity when it comes to internships and employer access during the school year. Richmond may give you a more curated experience, where relationships with faculty, alumni, and the career center play a larger role in opening doors.

So the better choice depends less on which school is universally stronger and more on how you want to build your career. Fordham fits the student who wants to use the city as part of their education from the beginning. Richmond fits the student who wants a more personal campus experience without giving up strong business preparation.