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Overview |
Amherst | F&M | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,910 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,650 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,650 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,560 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,965 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $65,623 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 68% |
Admission |
Amherst | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,727 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1550 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Amherst | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $227 |
Diversity |
Amherst | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Amherst | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,910 students)
Amherst vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Amherst for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $66,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at F&M than Amherst College ($68,180.00 vs. $66,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than F&M ($17,965 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 12.8% lower than costs at Amherst College ($15,568 vs. $17,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Amherst College (68% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 43.4% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($65,623 vs. $45,764)
Amherst vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Amherst .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Amherst (9.8%)
Amherst vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (96% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $20,100 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $61,900)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $9,025 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($12,975 vs. $22,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($134 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/