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Overview |
F&M | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 98% |
Admission |
F&M | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
F&M | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
F&M | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 56% | ||
Campus |
F&M | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 Scranton is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or University of Scranton?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 31.5% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at F&M than University of Scranton ($65,652.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than University of Scranton ($31,135 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 9.6% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,040 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 62.7% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($49,177 vs. $30,218)
F&M vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or F&M .
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Scranton (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $200 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/