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Overview |
Friends University | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,108 | $33,813 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,108 | $33,813 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,828 | $17,687 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,579 | $27,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,910 | $24,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Friends University | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,134 | 3,436 | ||
| Admitted | 631 | 2,431 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 70.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1090 | 800/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Friends University | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $198 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 36% |
Students |
Friends University | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | Fisher 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 Fisher College based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,501 students)
Friends University vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($33,813.00 vs. $32,108.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Fisher College than Friends University ($33,813.00 vs. $32,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Friends University than Fisher College ($22,579 vs. $27,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 63.3% lower than costs at Fisher College ($10,828 vs. $17,687)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than Fisher College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Friends University ($24,917 vs. $21,910)
Friends University vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or Friends University .
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (70.8%) than Friends University (55.6%)
Friends University vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or Fisher 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 Fisher College and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Friends University (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($19,187 vs. $24,512)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($198 vs. $253)
- More Friends University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/