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Overview |
Brooklyn College | F&M | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 68% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $227 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 1,911 students)
Brooklyn College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 883.8% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.2% higher at F&M than CUNY Brooklyn College ($68,180.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than F&M ($4,105 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 40% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($15,568 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Franklin and Marshall College (88% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 392.6% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($45,764 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Brooklyn College .
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than F&M (31.8%)
Brooklyn College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $11,618 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($10,382 vs. $22,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($107 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/