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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania St. Bona Penn State Le Moyne College UB Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania SUNY at Geneseo East Stroudsburg University Niagara University| Saint John Fisher College | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | Ship | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Fisher | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Fisher | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fisher | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fisher vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Ship?
- Saint John Fisher College is 284% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.7% higher at Fisher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($36,748.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Fisher ($21,462 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 18.4% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($11,538 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 191.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,155 vs. $7,593)
Fisher vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 108 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher or Ship? 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 Ship and Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,200)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($23,900 vs. $25,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/