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Overview |
F&M | Trinity | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
F&M | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
F&M | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
F&M | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
F&M | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 16% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Trinity?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at F&M than Trinity University ($68,180.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than F&M ($32,264 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 7.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,472 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 36.5% larger than aid received Trinity University ($45,764 vs. $33,524)
F&M vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Trinity (28.2%)
F&M vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Trinity? 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 Trinity and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Trinity University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $900 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/