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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Western State Colorado University WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Colorado Mesa Penn State Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Colorado State East Stroudsburg University Temple Penn State Brandywine| Fort Lewis College | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | Ship | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
FLC | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
FLC | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
FLC | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 9% | ||
Campus |
FLC | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 26.6% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at FLC than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($18,688.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than Ship ($16,074 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 3.4% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($12,952 vs. $13,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 135.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,989 vs. $5,951)
FLC vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Fort Lewis College (1012) is 33 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming FLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman FLC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Ship (3.23)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Ship (85.5%)
FLC vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or Ship? 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 Ship and FLC.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Fort Lewis College (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,200 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- FLC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/