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Overview |
Fisher College | F&M | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Fisher College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fisher College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $227 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 6% |
Students |
Fisher College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | 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 Fisher College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,421 students)
Fisher College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 98% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at F&M than Fisher College ($65,652.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than F&M ($26,257 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 15.3% lower than costs at Fisher College ($15,040 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Franklin and Marshall College (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 93.6% larger than aid received Fisher College ($49,177 vs. $25,406)
Fisher College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Fisher College .
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than F&M (36.2%)
Fisher College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Fisher College (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $25,900 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $2,813 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,187 vs. $22,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($198 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/