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Overview |
F&M | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 96% |
Admission |
F&M | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $278 |
Diversity |
F&M | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
F&M | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 35% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,003 students)
F&M vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Pitt-Bradford?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 399.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167% higher at F&M than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($68,180.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than F&M ($17,015 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 43.5% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,848 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Franklin and Marshall College (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 214% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($45,764 vs. $14,576)
F&M vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or F&M .
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,909)
- F&M graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($227 vs. $278)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/