Franklin and Marshall College
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $69,200 within 10 years; strong 84% graduation rate.
About This School
Franklin and Marshall College is a private nonprofit institution located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,799 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 28% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $36,425 per year. The graduation rate is 84%, and the typical graduate earns $69,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) is a private liberal arts college in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1787 as Franklin College and later merged with Marshall College in 1853, it is one of the oldest colleges in the United States. F&M is named after Benjamin Franklin, who gave the college its first endowment, and John Marshall.
One of the oldest liberal arts colleges in the country, F&M offers a genuinely intimate academic experience with just under 1,900 undergrads, an 86% graduation rate, and a relatively manageable median debt of $19,000 at graduation. The concern worth flagging is the $39,061 average net price — that's not cheap, and median earnings of $69,200 a decade out means you're not looking at a fast payoff, so families should pressure-test the financial aid offer carefully. Worth considering if a small, research-oriented liberal arts environment appeals to you and the aid package brings costs down meaningfully.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,799 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
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