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MSU Billings Newman University WSU Texas Wesleyan University C of I BYU-I Carroll College| Friends University | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Friends University | RMC | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 970/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Friends University | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Friends University | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Friends University | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Friends University is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 1,054 students)
Friends University vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at RMC than Friends University ($31,342.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Friends University ($19,353 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 9.5% lower than costs at Rocky Mountain College ($8,326 vs. $9,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Friends University ($23,062 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 23 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming RMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Friends University (22)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or RMC? 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 RMC and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Friends University (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $300 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,500)
- Friends University students graduate with a $1,488 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($24,512 vs. $26,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More RMC 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/