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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | F&M | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Briar Cliff University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $227 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | 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 Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 97.9% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at F&M than Briar Cliff University ($65,652.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than F&M ($21,620 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 51.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,910 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 84.8% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($49,177 vs. $26,614)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Briar Cliff University .
Briar Cliff University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Briar Cliff University (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,500)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/