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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | F&M | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,420 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,896 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,848 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,776 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 68% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,249 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 9,538 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $227 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 59% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (7,420 students vs. 1,911 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 864.4% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.5% higher at F&M than State University of New York at New Paltz ($68,180.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than F&M ($17,848 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 2.1% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($15,568 vs. $15,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than Franklin and Marshall College (73% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 421.5% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($45,764 vs. $8,776)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- State University of New York at New Paltz has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than F&M (31.8%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than State University of New York at New Paltz (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $14,500 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($196 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/