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Overview |
F&M | UVM | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $230 |
Diversity |
F&M | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
F&M | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 79% | ||
Campus |
F&M | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or UVM?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 318.8% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at F&M than University of Vermont ($68,180.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than F&M ($22,062 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 16.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,354 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 139.7% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($45,764 vs. $19,093)
F&M vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or F&M .
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or UVM? 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 UVM and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Vermont (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $8,400 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $53,500)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,300)
- F&M graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/