Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Dickinson College Gettysburg College Lafayette College Bucknell Skidmore College Union College Temple Lehigh Wesleyan University Muhlenberg College Pitt-Bradford Trinity College| The College of Westchester | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CW | F&M | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | fandm.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CW | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $65,652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
CW | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CW | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CW | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $227 |
Diversity |
CW | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CW | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 99% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CW | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 196.9% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.9% higher at F&M than The College of Westchester ($65,652.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than F&M ($10,891 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 58% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,520 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 165% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($49,177 vs. $18,559)
CW vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
CW vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW 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 CW.
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $22,100 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,800)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,894 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,894)
- F&M graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($227 vs. $247)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/