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Overview |
F&M | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 99% |
Admission |
F&M | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $266 |
Diversity |
F&M | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
F&M | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 34% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Wilson College | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,360 students)
F&M vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Wilson College?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 160.5% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.5% higher at F&M than Wilson College ($65,652.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than F&M ($23,923 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 25.7% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,968 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 245.3% larger than aid received Wilson College ($49,177 vs. $14,241)
F&M vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or F&M .
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Wilson College (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $27,200 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $34,700)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,750)
- F&M graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/