Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Harvard Dartmouth Princeton Yale Dickinson College Cornell Amherst Gettysburg College Johns Hopkins Penn Tufts Williams| Franklin and Marshall College | Brown University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
F&M | Brown | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | brown.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
F&M | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $62,680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 46% |
Admission |
F&M | Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
F&M | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $155 |
Diversity |
F&M | Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
F&M | Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 79% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Brown?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Brown for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $62,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at F&M than Brown University ($65,652.00 vs. $62,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than F&M ($26,723 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 5.3% lower than costs at Brown University ($15,040 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Brown University (63% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($55,847 vs. $49,177)
F&M vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Brown (5.1%)
F&M vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Brown? 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 Brown and F&M.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $25,700 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $61,900)
- Brown University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/