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Overview |
Maria College of Albany | F&M | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 805 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mariacollege.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maria College of Albany | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,980 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,980 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,537 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,818 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 63% |
Admission |
Maria College of Albany | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 162 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 157 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Maria College of Albany | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maria College of Albany | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,118 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $227 |
Diversity |
Maria College of Albany | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 21% | 6% |
Students |
Maria College of Albany | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Maria College of Albany | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 805 students)
Maria College of Albany vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maria College of Albany or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 310.8% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.8% higher at F&M than Maria College of Albany ($65,652.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than F&M ($17,537 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 58.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,480 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Maria College of Albany (63% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 457.7% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($49,177 vs. $8,818)
Maria College of Albany vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maria College of Albany or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Maria College of Albany .
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than F&M (36.2%)
Maria College of Albany vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maria College of Albany 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 Maria College of Albany.
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $1,882 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($20,118 vs. $22,000)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($208 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/