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William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Dickinson College Davidson Colgate Gettysburg College Miami BC| Franklin and Marshall College | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
F&M | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 57% |
Admission |
F&M | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $218 |
Diversity |
F&M | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
F&M | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 75% | ||
Campus |
F&M | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or University of Richmond?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at F&M than University of Richmond ($65,652.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than F&M ($29,248 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 1.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,870 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than University of Richmond (63% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 6% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($49,177 vs. $46,385)
F&M vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
F&M vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Richmond (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $12,000 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $61,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $852 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,148 vs. $22,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($218 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/