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Carlisle, PA · Lancaster, PA
| Dickinson College | Franklin and Marshall College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $37,607/yr | $36,425/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $40,755/yr | $12,321/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,000 | $19,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,081/yr | $16,942/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,316/yr | $16,245/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,696/yr | $25,104/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $45,175/yr | $49,996/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $201/mo | $201/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,100/yr | $16,188/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,100/yr | $16,188/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,324/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,018/yr | $1,350/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $82,902/yr | $85,776/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $65,650/yr | $70,794/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $65,650/yr | $70,794/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 13% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 39% | 44% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 42% | 28% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1310–1460 | 1310–1463 |
| SAT average | 1391 | 1392 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 30–33 | 30–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–30 · Math 30–35 | English 31–35 · Math 28–32 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,185 | 9,231 |
| Students accepted | 3,095 | 2,938 |
| Students who enrolled | 525 | 553 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 31% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | 9% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 80% | 84% |
| Freshmen who come back | 92% | 90% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $70,204/yr | $76,124/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $48,149–$101,383 | $54,176–$112,430 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 84% | 85% |
| White students graduating | 80% | 84% |
| Black students graduating | 79% | 84% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 75% | 81% |
| Asian students graduating | 74% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $57,110/yr | $62,544/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 86% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 68% | 76% |
| Pell students who graduate | 79% | 85% |
| First-gen students who finish | 87% | 82% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 11% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $69,231/yr | $64,068/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 18% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 26% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Social Sciences 14% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 18% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Social Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies — 7% of degrees | Physical Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Public Policy Analysis — $61,592/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $64,664/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 28% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,273 | 1,799 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $10,034/mo | $11,293/mo |
| Full-time professors | 81% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $100,109 | $84,574 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Lancaster, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1783 | 1787 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 12% | 17% |
| Men | 40% | 49% |
| Women | 60% | 51% |
| White students | 67% | 59% |
| Black students | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.6% | 9.2% |
| Asian students | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 12% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $19,764/yr | $20,636/yr |
| Endowment | $627.5M | $467.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,078 | 2,154 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,500/yr | $9,212/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,000/yr | $6,356/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 25 | 28 |
| Student athletes | 530 | 631 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $38,500 |
| Athletics budget | $4.9M | $7.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.9M | $7.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $97,416 | $108,294 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.