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Overview |
Allen College | F&M | ||
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencollege.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,236 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,236 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,509 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,625 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Allen College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $227 |
Diversity |
Allen College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Allen College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Allen College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 497 students)
Allen College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 241.3% more expensive to attend than Allen College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.3% higher at F&M than Allen College ($65,652.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Allen College ($31,135 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 106.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($7,280 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 2,926.3% larger than aid received Allen College ($49,177 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Allen College .
Allen College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen College 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 Allen College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Allen College (85% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Allen College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,100)
- Allen College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($16,750 vs. $22,000)
- Allen College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($173 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/