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Overview |
UNCSA | F&M | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 63% |
Admission |
UNCSA | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UNCSA | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 910.5% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.7% higher at F&M than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($65,652.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than F&M ($11,251 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 16.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($12,902 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Franklin and Marshall College (69% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 352.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($49,177 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or UNCSA .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $22,800 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,100)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/