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Overview |
Taylor University | F&M | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Taylor University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $227 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Taylor University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Taylor University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,990 students)
Taylor University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 76.6% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at F&M than Taylor University ($65,652.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than F&M ($27,366 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 36% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,058 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 111% larger than aid received Taylor University ($49,177 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Taylor University .
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Taylor University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Taylor University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $20,600 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $41,300)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($227 vs. $248)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/