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Overview |
Plaza College | F&M | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 63% |
Admission |
Plaza College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Plaza College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $227 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Plaza College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 405% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 405% higher at F&M than Plaza College ($65,652.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than F&M ($17,178 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 114.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($7,000 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Franklin and Marshall College (90% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 620.9% larger than aid received Plaza College ($49,177 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Plaza College .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $34,600 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $8,085 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($13,915 vs. $22,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($143 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/