West Point vs. F&M

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Military Academy in West Point, New York with Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Military Academy is larger than F&M based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,808 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Military Academy is located in West Point, New York (Large Suburban setting); Franklin and Marshall College is in Lancaster, PA (Small City setting).
• United States Military Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Franklin and Marshall College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Military Academy 6:1; Franklin and Marshall College 9:1.

West Point vs. F&M Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, West Point or F&M? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between Franklin and Marshall College and West Point ($70,794.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between F&M and United States Military Academy ($70,794.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than at United States Military Academy (80% vs. 0%).

West Point vs. F&M Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, West Point or F&M? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between F&M and West Point.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Franklin and Marshall College (1390) is 70 points higher than at West Point (1320).
• Incoming F&M students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 vs. 30 at West Point).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Military Academy 1200/1430; Franklin and Marshall College 1310/1463.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Military Academy 27/33; Franklin and Marshall College 30/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: West Point - Required; F&M - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: West Point Jan 31, 2027; F&M Jan 15, 2027.
• F&M has a higher acceptance rate (28.2%) than West Point (12.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 77.9% at West Point vs. 17.1% at F&M.

West Point vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for West Point and F&M? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Franklin and Marshall College's six-year graduation rate (85%) is higher than United States Military Academy's (80%).
• Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College have median earnings of about $61,900 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for West Point.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.