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Overview |
F&M | Cairn | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 96% |
Admission |
F&M | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
F&M | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
F&M | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 36% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,031 students)
F&M vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Cairn?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 110.1% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.1% higher at F&M than Cairn University ($65,652.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than F&M ($25,923 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 27.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,764 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Franklin and Marshall College (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 167.6% larger than aid received Cairn University ($49,177 vs. $18,376)
F&M vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or F&M .
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Cairn? 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 Cairn and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Cairn University (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $24,900 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $37,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/