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Overview |
F&M | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 2,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $50,069 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $50,069 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $15,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $33,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 5,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 2,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 |
F&M | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
F&M | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
F&M | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 30% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Moravian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moravian University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,658 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Moravian College?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Moravian College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $50,069.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at F&M than Moravian University ($68,180.00 vs. $50,069.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moravian University than F&M ($30,720 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moravian University are 1.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($15,351 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 36.2% larger than aid received Moravian University ($45,764 vs. $33,607)
F&M vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or F&M .
- Moravian College has a higher acceptance rate (54%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Moravian College? 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 Moravian College and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Moravian University (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Moravian College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,800)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Moravian College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/