Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Franklin and Marshall's yield is 4 pts higher than Whitman's
Yield rate - 2
Franklin and Marshall admits 36% vs. 38% at Whitman
Acceptance rate - 3
Whitman's SAT midpoint is 8 points higher than Franklin and Marshall's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Franklin and MarshallVery selective
- WhitmanVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Franklin and MarshallTest-optional
- WhitmanTest-optional
How they read a record
Franklin and Marshall
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered.
Whitman
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Franklin and Marshall | Whitman |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Franklin and Marshall College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why