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Overview |
F&M | CityU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 0% |
Admission |
F&M | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $255 |
Diversity |
F&M | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 20% |
Students |
F&M | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 23% | ||
Campus |
F&M | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- City University of Seattle is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,095 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or CityU?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 286.8% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286.8% higher at F&M than City University of Seattle ($65,652.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 48.5% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,125 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than City University of Seattle (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($49,177 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or F&M .
F&M vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or CityU? 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 CityU and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than City University of Seattle (85% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $9,400 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,500)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $2,666 lower median federal student loan debt than CityU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,666)
- F&M graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CityU graduates. ($227 vs. $255)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU 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/