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Overview |
Vassar | F&M | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,870 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,870 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,415 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,733 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,840 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 68% |
Admission |
Vassar | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,145 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1550 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Vassar | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $227 |
Diversity |
Vassar | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Vassar | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Vassar College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,911 students)
Vassar vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 2% more expensive to attend than Vassar for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $66,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at F&M than Vassar College ($68,180.00 vs. $66,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than F&M ($29,733 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 11.9% lower than costs at Vassar College ($15,568 vs. $17,415)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Vassar College (68% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($53,840 vs. $45,764)
Vassar vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Vassar .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Vassar vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $6,220 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($15,780 vs. $22,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($163 vs. $227)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/