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Overview |
Rust College | F&M | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 63% |
Admission |
Rust College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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 |
Rust College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $227 |
Diversity |
Rust College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Rust College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 563.2% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 563.2% higher at F&M than Rust College ($65,652.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than F&M ($8,151 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 189.2% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($5,200 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than Franklin and Marshall College (94% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 475.2% larger than aid received Rust College ($49,177 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Rust College .
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than F&M (36.2%)
Rust College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Rust College (85% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $36,800 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $25,100)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,837)
- F&M graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($227 vs. $287)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/