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Overview |
Fisher | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Fisher | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisher | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $191 |
Diversity |
Fisher | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Fisher | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 1,775 students)
Fisher vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or LGCNHS?
- Saint John Fisher College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Fisher than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($36,748.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than LGCNHS ($28,312 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 24.2% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($11,000 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 261.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($22,155 vs. $6,133)
Fisher vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Fisher .
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Fisher vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Fisher.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $500 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $50,800)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,900)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($191 vs. $247)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/