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Overview |
F&M | W&J | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
F&M | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
F&M | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
F&M | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 25% | ||
Campus |
F&M | W&J | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,162 students)
F&M vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or W&J?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 147% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at F&M than Washington & Jefferson College ($68,180.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than F&M ($26,051 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 11.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,910 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($45,764 vs. $38,971)
F&M vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or F&M .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or W&J? 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 W&J and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $5,000 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/