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Overview |
F&M | Olin College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $152 |
Diversity |
F&M | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
F&M | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 79% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Olin College | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 386 students)
F&M vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Olin College?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at F&M than Olin College of Engineering ($65,652.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Olin College ($31,135 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 23.2% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($15,040 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 21.4% larger than aid received Olin College of Engineering ($49,177 vs. $40,522)
F&M vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Olin College (19.1%)
F&M vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Olin College? 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 Olin College and F&M.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (96% vs. 85%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $7,290 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($14,710 vs. $22,000)
- Olin College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($152 vs. $227)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/