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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | F&M | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Colby-Sawyer for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $46,364.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at F&M than Colby Sawyer College ($65,652.00 vs. $46,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than F&M ($28,202 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 8.8% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($15,040 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Colby Sawyer College ($49,177 vs. $37,913)
Colby-Sawyer vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Colby-Sawyer .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than F&M (36.2%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer or F&M? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between F&M and Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Colby Sawyer College (85% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby-Sawyer students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/