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Overview |
Franciscan | F&M | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Franciscan | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
Franciscan | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $227 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Franciscan | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,990 students)
Franciscan vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 114.4% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at F&M than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($65,652.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than F&M ($25,310 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 60.2% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,390 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 193.1% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($49,177 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Franciscan .
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
Franciscan vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $22,100 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,800)
- Franklin and Marshall College and Franciscan graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,000 vs. $22,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College and Franciscan graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($227 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/