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Overview |
Curry College | F&M | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Curry College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Curry College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Curry College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Curry College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | 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
- Curry College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,990 students)
Curry College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at F&M than Curry College ($65,652.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Curry College than F&M ($31,091 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 13.2% lower than costs at Curry College ($15,040 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 67.3% larger than aid received Curry College ($49,177 vs. $29,402)
Curry College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Curry College .
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
Curry College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Curry College (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,700)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/