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Overview |
University of the District of Columbia | F&M | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udc.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of the District of Columbia | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,292 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,144 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,137 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,021 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,662 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 63% |
Admission |
University of the District of Columbia | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of the District of Columbia | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of the District of Columbia | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of the District of Columbia | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 62% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
University of the District of Columbia | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 53% | ||
Campus |
University of the District of Columbia | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the District of Columbia is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,990 students)
University of the District of Columbia vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of the District of Columbia or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 1,140.6% more expensive to attend than University of the District of Columbia for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $5,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 440.6% higher at F&M than University of the District of Columbia ($65,652.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the District of Columbia than F&M ($15,021 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 0.6% lower than costs at University of the District of Columbia ($15,040 vs. $15,137)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the District of Columbia than Franklin and Marshall College (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 541.8% larger than aid received University of the District of Columbia ($49,177 vs. $7,662)
Which college is harder to get into, University of the District of Columbia or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or University of the District of Columbia .
University of the District of Columbia vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of the District of Columbia 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 University of the District of Columbia.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of the District of Columbia (85% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $24,800 more per year than University of the District of Columbia graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $37,100)
- Franklin and Marshall College and University of the District of Columbia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,000 vs. $22,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College and University of the District of Columbia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($227 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of the District of Columbia students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/