“Fordham gives merit money including full scholarships to NMSF”
I think that is full-tuition scholarships, not full ride. R&B can be expensive in the city, especially for what they offer, getting sardined together with 3 other roommates.
And as I recall, Fordham is notorious for ratcheting down any grants after freshman year. Non NMSF’s may still get grant money to offset the high tuition, but even if the grades are kept up the grants don’t keep up with tuition increases.