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Overview |
Columbia | F&M | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 63% |
Admission |
Columbia | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
Columbia | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 1,990 students)
Columbia vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $62,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at F&M than Columbia University in the City of New York ($65,652.00 vs. $62,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than F&M ($22,058 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 8.3% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($15,040 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Columbia University in the City of New York (63% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 24.2% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($61,061 vs. $49,177)
Columbia vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Columbia .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (93% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $45,700 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $61,900)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/