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Overview |
Rutgers | F&M | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 68% |
Admission |
Rutgers | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Rutgers | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $227 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Rutgers | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 1,911 students)
Rutgers vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 398.6% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at F&M than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($68,180.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than F&M ($19,052 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 5.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,715 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Rutgers University New Brunswick (68% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 181.6% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($45,764 vs. $16,249)
Rutgers vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Rutgers .
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than F&M (31.8%)
Rutgers vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $4,300 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,215)
- F&M graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($227 vs. $229)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/