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Overview |
UMass | F&M | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 63% |
Admission |
UMass | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $227 |
Diversity |
UMass | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
UMass | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 1,990 students)
UMass vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 305.6% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at F&M than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($65,652.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than F&M ($22,291 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 6.5% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,123 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Franklin and Marshall College (85% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 298.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($49,177 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or UMass .
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
UMass vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $6,700 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($227 vs. $248)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/