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Overview |
NYU | F&M | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 57,335 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,438 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,438 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,786 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,730 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,269 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 68% |
Admission |
NYU | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113,578 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 10,693 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 |
NYU | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $227 |
Diversity |
NYU | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
NYU | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 59% | ||
Campus |
NYU | F&M | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 1,911 students)
NYU vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at F&M than New York University ($68,180.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than F&M ($30,730 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 46.4% lower than costs at New York University ($15,568 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than New York University (68% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($48,269 vs. $45,764)
NYU vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or NYU .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than NYU (9.4%)
NYU vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU or F&M? 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 F&M and NYU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $14,100 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- F&M graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/