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Overview |
Trocaire | F&M | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trocaire.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trocaire | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,890 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,890 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,468 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,881 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Trocaire | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 301 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 205 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Trocaire | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trocaire | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $227 |
Diversity |
Trocaire | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Trocaire | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Trocaire | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Trocaire based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,022 students)
Trocaire vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trocaire or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 247.5% more expensive to attend than Trocaire for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.5% higher at F&M than Trocaire College ($65,652.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than F&M ($18,468 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 51.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,900 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 352% larger than aid received Trocaire College ($49,177 vs. $10,881)
Trocaire vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trocaire or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Trocaire .
- Trocaire has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than F&M (36.2%)
Trocaire vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trocaire 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 Trocaire.
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $21,700 more per year than Trocaire graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $40,200)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,000)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($217 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/