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Overview |
Friends University | Doane University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Friends University | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Friends University | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Doane University is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,724 students)
Friends University vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Doane University?
- Doane University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Doane University than Friends University ($38,190.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Friends University than Doane University ($23,720 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 30.9% lower than costs at Doane University ($8,326 vs. $10,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Friends University ($29,479 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Doane University (1064) is 50 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming Doane University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Friends University (22)
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- Doane University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or Doane University? 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 Doane University and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Friends University (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,500)
- Friends University students graduate with a $488 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($24,512 vs. $25,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/