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Overview |
F&M | Ship | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 85% |
Admission |
F&M | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
F&M | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
F&M | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 9% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Ship?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 612.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 489.1% higher at F&M than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($68,180.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than F&M ($23,344 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 20.2% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($12,952 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Franklin and Marshall College (85% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 669% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($45,764 vs. $5,951)
F&M vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or F&M .
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Ship? 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 Ship and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/