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Overview |
Friends University | Tabor | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Hillsboro, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | tabor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Tabor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $35,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $35,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $21,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $27,113 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | Tabor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 830/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Friends University | Tabor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Tabor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $237 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Tabor | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Friends University | Tabor | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | Tabor | ||
| 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 Tabor based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 637 students)
Friends University vs. Tabor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Tabor?
- Tabor College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Tabor than Friends University ($35,050.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tabor College than Friends University ($21,080 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 11.7% lower than costs at Tabor College ($8,326 vs. $9,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Tabor College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 38.5% larger than aid received Friends University ($27,113 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. Tabor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Tabor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tabor or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 7 points higher than at Tabor (1007)
- Incoming Friends University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tabor (22)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- Friends University has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Friends University vs. Tabor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or Tabor? 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 Tabor and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than Friends University (52% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Tabor graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $44,900)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $1,512 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,512)
- Tabor graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/