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Overview |
F&M | CUW | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 99% |
Admission |
F&M | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 20/26 | ||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $247 |
Diversity |
F&M | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
F&M | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 37% | ||
Campus |
F&M | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or CUW?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 100.3% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at F&M than Concordia University Wisconsin ($65,652.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than F&M ($24,485 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 23.7% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($12,160 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 109.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($49,177 vs. $23,477)
F&M vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or F&M .
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or CUW? 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 CUW and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $15,800 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,100)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,925 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,925)
- F&M graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($227 vs. $247)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/