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Overview |
F&M | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
F&M | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
F&M | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
F&M | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
F&M | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 38% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Susquahanna?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Susquahanna for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at F&M than Susquehanna University ($65,652.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than F&M ($28,605 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 0.5% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,960 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Franklin and Marshall College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Susquehanna University ($49,177 vs. $40,914)
F&M vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or F&M .
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Susquehanna University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $57,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/