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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | F&M | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,065 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,148 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,148 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,276 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,252 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 63% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,071 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 3,445 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,065 students vs. 1,990 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 133.2% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.2% higher at F&M than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($65,652.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than F&M ($18,317 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 46.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,276 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace College and Theological Seminary than Franklin and Marshall College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 131.4% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($49,177 vs. $21,252)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- Grace College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary or F&M? 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 F&M and Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (85% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $25,400 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace College and Theological Seminary 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/