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Overview |
Wooster | F&M | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Wooster | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Wooster | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Wooster | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at F&M than The College of Wooster ($65,652.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than F&M ($28,976 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 11.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,500 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 16.2% larger than aid received The College of Wooster ($49,177 vs. $42,315)
Wooster vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Wooster .
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than F&M (36.2%)
Wooster vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than The College of Wooster (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/