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Overview |
Hillsdale College | F&M | ||
| Location | Hillsdale, Michigan | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hillsdale.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hillsdale College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,780 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,780 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,030 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,505 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 68% |
Admission |
Hillsdale College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,773 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 571 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hillsdale College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hillsdale College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
Hillsdale College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hillsdale College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Hillsdale College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,823 students)
Hillsdale College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hillsdale College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 121.5% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $30,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at F&M than Hillsdale College ($68,180.00 vs. $30,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than F&M ($26,030 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale College are 18.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,180 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale College than Franklin and Marshall College (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 123.2% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($45,764 vs. $20,505)
Hillsdale College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hillsdale College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Hillsdale College .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Hillsdale College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hillsdale College or F&M? 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 F&M and Hillsdale College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/