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Overview |
Nazareth College | F&M | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $227 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Nazareth College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,990 students)
Nazareth College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 75.9% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at F&M than Nazareth College ($65,652.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Nazareth College ($31,135 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 1% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($15,040 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 117.4% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($49,177 vs. $22,625)
Nazareth College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Nazareth College .
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than F&M (36.2%)
Nazareth College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Nazareth College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,501)
- F&M graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/