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Overview |
F&M | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $215 |
Diversity |
F&M | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
F&M | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 33% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Bluefield College | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 991 students)
F&M vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Bluefield College?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 137.9% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at F&M than Bluefield College ($65,652.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield College than F&M ($22,904 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 55.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,684 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 164.4% larger than aid received Bluefield College ($49,177 vs. $18,596)
F&M vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or F&M .
- Bluefield College has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Bluefield College? 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 Bluefield College and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Bluefield College (85% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,700)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $1,166 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($20,834 vs. $22,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($215 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/