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Dickinson College Gettysburg College Annapolis Harvard Lafayette College USAFA Bucknell Skidmore College Union College Lehigh Wesleyan University Muhlenberg College| United States Military Academy | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | F&M | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,508 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 68% |
Admission |
West Point | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,430 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1298/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
West Point | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
West Point | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
West Point | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 59% | ||
Campus |
West Point | 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
- United States Military Academy is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (4,508 students vs. 1,911 students)
West Point vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at F&M than United States Military Academy ($68,180.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than United States Military Academy (68% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($45,764 vs. $0)
West Point vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or West Point .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than West Point (14%)
West Point vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than United States Military Academy (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/