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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | F&M | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 63% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1310/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 53% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,990 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 750.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 467.2% higher at F&M than PennWest Edinboro ($65,652.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 29% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,660 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than PennWest Edinboro (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($49,177 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or PennWest Edinboro .
PennWest Edinboro vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than PennWest Edinboro (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $24,200 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $37,700)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/