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Lancaster, PA · Gettysburg, PA
| Franklin and Marshall College | Gettysburg College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $36,425/yr | $31,490/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,321/yr | $13,625/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,000 | $26,999 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,942/yr | $13,184/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,245/yr | $21,261/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,104/yr | $28,822/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $49,996/yr | $44,863/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $201/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,188/yr | $16,110/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,188/yr | $16,110/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,350/yr | $2,700/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $85,776/yr | $81,960/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $70,794/yr | $66,640/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $70,794/yr | $66,640/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 48% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 28% | 39% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1310–1463 | 1270–1460 |
| SAT average | 1392 | 1379 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 30–33 | 29–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 31–35 · Math 28–32 | English 28–34 · Math 26–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,231 | 7,123 |
| Students accepted | 2,938 | 3,384 |
| Students who enrolled | 553 | 604 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 31% | 34% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 9% | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | 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 | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 84% | 83% |
| Freshmen who come back | 90% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $76,124/yr | $71,517/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $54,176–$112,430 | $49,726–$104,062 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 85% | 82% |
| White students graduating | 84% | 84% |
| Black students graduating | 84% | 66% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 81% | 86% |
| Asian students graduating | 83% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $62,544/yr | $57,274/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 76% | 75% |
| Pell students who graduate | 85% | 80% |
| First-gen students who finish | 82% | 80% |
| Students who transfer out | 11% | 15% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $64,068/yr | $66,428/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 26% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Social Sciences 14% | Social Sciences 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% |
| Most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 26% of degrees | Social Sciences — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Physical Sciences — 6% of degrees | History — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $64,664/yr | Computer Science — $74,642/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,799 | 2,099 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 708 |
| Average professor pay | $11,293/mo | $10,433/mo |
| Full-time professors | 79% | 81% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $84,574 | $107,338 |
| Setting | City (small) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Gettysburg, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1787 | 1832 |
| 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 | 17% | 14% |
| Men | 49% | 51% |
| Women | 51% | 49% |
| White students | 59% | 62% |
| Black students | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.2% | 11% |
| Asian students | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 3% |
| Other / not reported | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 19% | 14% |
| Part-time students | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $20,636/yr | $15,097/yr |
| Endowment | $467.6M | $425.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,154 | 2,263 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,212/yr | $8,330/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,356/yr | $7,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | 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 | 28 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 631 | 605 |
| Athletic scholarships | $38,500 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $7.2M | $7.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.4M | $7.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $108,294 | $149,998 |
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.