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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Washington and Lee Dickinson College Gettysburg College UCLA Mason| Franklin and Marshall College | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
F&M | UVA | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 28% |
Admission |
F&M | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $201 |
Diversity |
F&M | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
F&M | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 29% | ||
Campus |
F&M | UVA | ||
| 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
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or UVA?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 289.8% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at F&M than University of Virginia Main Campus ($68,180.00 vs. $53,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than F&M ($17,831 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 11.7% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,940 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than University of Virginia Main Campus (68% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 54.2% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($45,764 vs. $29,675)
F&M vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than UVA (16.9%)
F&M vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or UVA? 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 UVA and F&M.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (94% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $15,300 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $61,900)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVA students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/