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Overview |
F&M | USciences | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 0% |
Admission |
F&M | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
F&M | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
F&M | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 39% | ||
Campus |
F&M | USciences | ||
| 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
- University of the Sciences is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or USciences?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 154.5% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.5% higher at F&M than University of the Sciences ($65,652.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 17% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,040 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than University of the Sciences (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($49,177 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or F&M .
F&M vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or USciences? 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 USciences and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of the Sciences (85% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $29,200 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/