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Overview |
Princeton | F&M | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 63% |
Admission |
Princeton | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Princeton | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $227 |
Diversity |
Princeton | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Princeton | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | 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
- Princeton University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 1,990 students)
Princeton vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at F&M than Princeton University ($65,652.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than F&M ($18,698 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 23.9% lower than costs at Princeton University ($15,040 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Princeton University (63% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($59,792 vs. $49,177)
Princeton vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Princeton .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (96% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $52,000 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $61,900)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($7,500 vs. $22,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($77 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/