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Overview |
Colgate | F&M | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 68% |
Admission |
Colgate | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $227 |
Diversity |
Colgate | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Colgate | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,146 students vs. 1,911 students)
Colgate vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Colgate for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $66,622.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at F&M than Colgate University ($68,180.00 vs. $66,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than F&M ($26,954 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 7.8% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,568 vs. $16,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Colgate University (68% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($56,696 vs. $45,764)
Colgate vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Colgate .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $13,400 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $61,900)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $5,875 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($16,125 vs. $22,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($166 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/