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Overview |
F&M | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 63% |
Admission |
F&M | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/35 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
F&M | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
F&M | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
F&M | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 75% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Washington and Lee?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at F&M than Washington and Lee University ($68,180.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than F&M ($24,667 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 13.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,568 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Washington and Lee University (68% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($58,323 vs. $45,764)
F&M vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
F&M vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and F&M.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $27,100 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $61,900)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M 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/