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Dickinson College Gettysburg College URI Lafayette College SHU Bucknell Roger Williams University Skidmore College Union College Lehigh Wesleyan University Muhlenberg College| Franklin and Marshall College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
F&M | RIC | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 62% |
Admission |
F&M | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $219 |
Diversity |
F&M | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
F&M | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 20% | ||
Campus |
F&M | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or RIC?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 592.5% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.5% higher at F&M than Rhode Island College ($65,652.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than F&M ($11,014 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 12.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,414 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Rhode Island College (63% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 552.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($49,177 vs. $7,537)
F&M vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or F&M .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or RIC? 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 RIC and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Rhode Island College (85% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $19,900 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($219 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/