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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | F&M | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $227 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 180.6% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.6% higher at F&M than Washington Adventist University ($65,652.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than F&M ($17,088 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 44.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,440 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 216.6% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($49,177 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Washington Adventist University .
- Washington Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (51.4%) than F&M (36.2%)
Washington Adventist University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Washington Adventist University (85% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,039)
- F&M graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($227 vs. $269)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/