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Overview |
F&M | CU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $224 |
Diversity |
F&M | CU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
F&M | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 8% | ||
Campus |
F&M | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or CU?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 160.5% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.5% higher at F&M than Cumberland University ($65,652.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than F&M ($18,528 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 67.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($8,990 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 122.1% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($49,177 vs. $22,145)
F&M vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or F&M .
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or CU? 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 CU and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Cumberland University (85% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $22,000 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $271 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,729 vs. $22,000)
- CU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($224 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/