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Overview |
Friends University | Becker College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Friends University | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Friends University | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $274 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Friends University | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Friends University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 1,675 students)
Friends University vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Becker College?
- Becker College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Becker College than Friends University ($36,300.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 65.7% lower than costs at Becker College ($8,326 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($19,570 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 5 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming Friends University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Friends University vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or Becker 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 Becker College and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Friends University is the same as at Becker College (27% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $100 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,500)
- Friends University students graduate with a $1,988 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($24,512 vs. $26,500)
- Friends University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More Friends University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/