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Overview |
BBC | F&M | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
BBC | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BBC | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $227 |
Diversity |
BBC | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BBC | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 53% | ||
Campus |
BBC | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 121.1% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at F&M than Clarks Summit University ($65,652.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than F&M ($16,176 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 106% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($7,300 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 148.6% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($49,177 vs. $19,782)
BBC vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or BBC .
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than F&M (36.2%)
BBC vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Clarks Summit University (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $28,100 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $4,312 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($17,688 vs. $22,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($182 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/