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Overview |
Scripps College | F&M | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,216 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,216 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,998 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,505 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,825 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 68% |
Admission |
Scripps College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,082 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,046 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Scripps College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $227 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Scripps College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,103 students)
Scripps College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at F&M than Scripps College ($68,180.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Scripps College ($37,475 vs. $45,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 34.9% lower than costs at Scripps College ($15,568 vs. $20,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Scripps College (68% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 21% larger than aid received Scripps College ($45,764 vs. $37,825)
Scripps College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Scripps College .
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (33.9%) than F&M (31.8%)
Scripps College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($144 vs. $227)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/