PLNU vs. F&M
The following statements compare Point Loma Nazarene University and Franklin and Marshall College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- F&M's tuition ($68,380) is more expensive than PLNU ($43,550).
- F&M's acceptance rate (36.23%) is lower than PLNU (81.93%).
- PLNU has higher yield (26.74%) than F&M (15.06%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,378.
- F&M's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than PLNU (13 to 1).
- PLNU (4,319 students) is larger than F&M (1,990 students) with more enrolled students.
- F&M ($50,919) has higher amount of financial aid than PLNU ($16,826).
- F&M's graduation rate (85%) is higher than PLNU (75%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$43,550
Financial Aid
$16,826
Test Scores
Admission
81.93% Acceptance Rate
26.74% Yield
Enrollment
3,154 Undergraduate
1,165 Graduate
537 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
149 Faculties (full-time)
596 Staffs (full-time)
$95,035 Faculty Salary
$64,463 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,765 capacity
Franklin and Marshall College
Private, 4 years • Lancaster, PA #83 Liberal Arts Colleges, #47 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$68,380
Financial Aid
$50,919
Test Scores
1,378 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
36.23% Acceptance Rate
15.06% Yield
Enrollment
1,990 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
251 Faculties (full-time)
730 Staffs (full-time)
$91,229 Faculty Salary
$61,536 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,900 annual charge
-2,224 capacity
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