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Overview |
Southern California Seminary | F&M | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 153 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | socalsem.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern California Seminary | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,871 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,871 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,397 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 63% |
Admission |
Southern California Seminary | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern California Seminary | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern California Seminary | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
Southern California Seminary | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Southern California Seminary | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Southern California Seminary | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Southern California Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 153 students)
Southern California Seminary vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern California Seminary or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 289.1% more expensive to attend than Southern California Seminary for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $16,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.1% higher at F&M than Southern California Seminary ($65,652.00 vs. $16,871.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Seminary are 4.5% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,397 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Southern California Seminary (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is ?% larger than aid received Southern California Seminary ($49,177 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern California Seminary or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Southern California Seminary .
Southern California Seminary vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern California Seminary 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 Southern California Seminary.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Southern California Seminary (85% vs. 33%)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Seminary students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/