I'm sure that information would be available on the Villanova website no? What I've heard from folks attending school here (I'm in NYC) is that it's very easy to just hop on the train and go meet with someone during the day without disrupting your schedule. @ Villanova you'd be closer to Philly but since you mentioned that you would live in NYC post graduation that may be something to consider.

I think you'd undoubtedly have more NYC contacts by attending Fordham. If the only reason you're contemplating Villanova is because of the lower cost, it's just up to you on whether or not the difference in $ is beneficial long term.