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Overview |
Fisher | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Fisher | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Fisher | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | Moravian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Moravian College based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,533 students)
Fisher vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Moravian College than Saint John Fisher College ($48,569.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Moravian College ($28,312 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 9.1% lower than costs at Moravian University ($13,666 vs. $14,904)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College as Moravian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 42.3% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($31,527 vs. $22,155)
Fisher vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 81 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Moravian College (67%)
Fisher vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher or Moravian 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 Moravian College and Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Saint John Fisher College (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates of Saint John Fisher College and Moravian College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($50,800 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/