by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Franklin and Marshall degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Franklin and Marshall measures up.
Franklin and Marshall is ranked #3,070 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #162 of 168 for value.
These Franklin and Marshall majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | #23 of 23 |
| Behavioral Science | #23 of 23 |
| Psychology | #23 of 23 |
| Creative Writing | #97 of 106 |
| Writing Studies | #131 of 143 |
| Neurosciences | #161 of 174 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | #166 of 179 |
| Biology | #166 of 179 |
| General Public Health | #201 of 206 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | #202 of 210 |
Read the full Franklin and Marshall value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Franklin and Marshall College is ranked #8 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #162 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Franklin and Marshall financial aid page to be sure.
Franklin and Marshall College is ranked #3,070 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Franklin and Marshall College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Franklin and Marshall costs about $50,769. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $203,077 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $85,888 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $36,425 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $50,769 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $203,077 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Franklin and Marshall net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Franklin and Marshall degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $343,552 | — | — |
| All Students | $203,077 | #3,070 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $145,700 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $343,552 | — | — |
| All Students | $203,077 | #162 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $145,700 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Franklin and Marshall shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,331 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,539 |
| $48K–$75K | $26,954 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,353 |
| Over $110K | $48,713 |
About 71% of Franklin and Marshall undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $49,007 per year. Get more details on the Franklin and Marshall financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Franklin and Marshall cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.