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Overview |
Colorado College | F&M | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 63% |
Admission |
Colorado College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1310/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Colorado College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,990 students)
Colorado College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Colorado College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $64,554.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at F&M than Colorado College ($65,652.00 vs. $64,554.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Colorado College ($31,135 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 4.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,376 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Colorado College (63% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Colorado College ($49,177 vs. $46,160)
Colorado College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Colorado College .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/