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Overview |
John Brown University | F&M | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
John Brown University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
John Brown University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $227 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
John Brown University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 53% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | F&M | ||
| 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
- John Brown University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,326 students vs. 1,990 students)
John Brown University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 131% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131% higher at F&M than John Brown University ($65,652.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Brown University than F&M ($20,997 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 51.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,920 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 132.7% larger than aid received John Brown University ($49,177 vs. $21,131)
John Brown University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or John Brown University .
- John Brown University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
John Brown University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University 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 John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than John Brown University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $8,300 more per year than John Brown University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $53,600)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,943 vs. $22,000)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($226 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Brown University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/