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Overview |
F&M | Concord University | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 97% |
Admission |
F&M | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $201 |
Diversity |
F&M | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
F&M | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 37% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,748 students)
F&M vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Concord University?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 668.8% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.6% higher at F&M than Concord University ($65,652.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than F&M ($8,464 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 49.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,090 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Franklin and Marshall College (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 342.2% larger than aid received Concord University ($49,177 vs. $11,120)
F&M vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or F&M .
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Concord University? 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 Concord University and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Concord University (85% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $28,800 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University 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/