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Overview |
Coppin | F&M | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Coppin | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 1310/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Coppin | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
Coppin | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Coppin | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coppin State University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 1,990 students)
Coppin vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 1,257.6% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 471.3% higher at F&M than Coppin State University ($65,652.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than F&M ($8,562 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 28% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,746 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 275.5% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($49,177 vs. $13,097)
Coppin vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Coppin .
- Coppin has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than F&M (36.2%)
Coppin vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Coppin State University (85% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $23,600 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $38,300)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Coppin graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Coppin graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/