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Overview |
F&M | PAFA | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
F&M | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 80% |
Admission |
F&M | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $274 |
Diversity |
F&M | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
F&M | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 42% | ||
Campus |
F&M | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 172 students)
F&M vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or PAFA?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 62.1% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at F&M than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($65,652.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than PAFA ($31,135 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 16.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($15,040 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Franklin and Marshall College (80% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 205.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($49,177 vs. $16,087)
F&M vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or F&M .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or PAFA? 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 PAFA and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $39,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $22,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/