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Overview |
Baruch | F&M | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Baruch | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $227 |
Diversity |
Baruch | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Baruch | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 1,990 students)
Baruch vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 847.4% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.2% higher at F&M than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($65,652.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than F&M ($4,991 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 22% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($15,040 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 421.9% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($49,177 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Baruch .
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
Baruch vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $100 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $11,200 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($10,800 vs. $22,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($111 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/