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Overview |
EC | F&M | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
EC | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
EC | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
EC | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
EC | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 59% | ||
Campus |
EC | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 88.6% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at F&M than Elmira College ($68,180.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than F&M ($24,551 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 11.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,990 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 73.4% larger than aid received Elmira College ($45,764 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or EC .
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than F&M (31.8%)
EC vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Elmira College (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $15,900 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/