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Overview |
F&M | NSU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 91% |
Admission |
F&M | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $320 |
Diversity |
F&M | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
F&M | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 31% | ||
Campus |
F&M | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or NSU?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 1,041.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288% higher at F&M than Norfolk State University ($65,652.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than F&M ($14,652 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 38.7% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,844 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Franklin and Marshall College (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 304.3% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($49,177 vs. $12,164)
F&M vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or F&M .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or NSU? 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 NSU and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Norfolk State University (85% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $25,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $36,700)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $31,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($227 vs. $320)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/