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Overview |
Belhaven University | F&M | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 63% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Belhaven University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $227 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Belhaven University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 1,990 students)
Belhaven University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 134.6% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.6% higher at F&M than Belhaven University ($65,652.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than F&M ($19,794 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 65.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,100 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Belhaven University (63% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 188.1% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($49,177 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Belhaven University .
- Belhaven University has a higher acceptance rate (42.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Belhaven University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Belhaven University (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $21,000 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $40,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $6,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,402)
- F&M graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($227 vs. $293)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/