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Overview |
The College of Saint Scholastica | F&M | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,207 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | css.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
The College of Saint Scholastica | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,750 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,750 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,578 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,022 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
The College of Saint Scholastica | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,653 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,597 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 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 |
The College of Saint Scholastica | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The College of Saint Scholastica | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,154 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $227 |
Diversity |
The College of Saint Scholastica | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
The College of Saint Scholastica | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 53% | ||
Campus |
The College of Saint Scholastica | 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
- The College of Saint Scholastica is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,207 students vs. 1,990 students)
The College of Saint Scholastica vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The College of Saint Scholastica or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 69.4% more expensive to attend than The College of Saint Scholastica for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $38,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at F&M than The College of Saint Scholastica ($65,652.00 vs. $38,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Saint Scholastica than F&M ($24,578 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Saint Scholastica are 36.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,996 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Saint Scholastica than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 75.5% larger than aid received The College of Saint Scholastica ($49,177 vs. $28,022)
The College of Saint Scholastica vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The College of Saint Scholastica or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or The College of Saint Scholastica .
- The College of Saint Scholastica has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
The College of Saint Scholastica vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The College of Saint Scholastica 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 The College of Saint Scholastica.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than The College of Saint Scholastica (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $7,100 more per year than The College of Saint Scholastica graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,800)
- The College of Saint Scholastica students graduate with a $846 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,154 vs. $22,000)
- The College of Saint Scholastica graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($218 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The College of Saint Scholastica students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/