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Overview |
York | F&M | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
York | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 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 |
York | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $227 |
Diversity |
York | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
York | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
York | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 1,990 students)
York vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 847.4% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.2% higher at F&M than CUNY York College ($65,652.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than F&M ($6,670 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 19.1% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($15,040 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 444.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($49,177 vs. $9,036)
York vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or York .
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than F&M (36.2%)
York vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than CUNY York College (85% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $18,700 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $13,200 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($8,800 vs. $22,000)
- York graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($90 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/