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Overview |
F&M | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
F&M | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 50% |
Admission |
F&M | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $191 |
Diversity |
F&M | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
F&M | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 2% | ||
Campus |
F&M | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,775 students)
F&M vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or LGCNHS?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 115.9% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.9% higher at F&M than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($65,652.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than LGCNHS ($31,135 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 36.7% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,000 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (63% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 701.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($49,177 vs. $6,133)
F&M vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or F&M .
- LGCNHS has a higher acceptance rate (45.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and F&M.
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $10,600 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($18,500 vs. $22,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($191 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/