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Overview |
F&M | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 71% |
Admission |
F&M | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
F&M | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $277 |
Diversity |
F&M | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
F&M | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 6% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 954 students)
F&M vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 366.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.6% higher at F&M than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($68,180.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than F&M ($19,070 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 15.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,448 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Franklin and Marshall College (71% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 464.4% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($45,764 vs. $8,108)
F&M vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or F&M .
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,300)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,818)
- F&M graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($227 vs. $277)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/