Quad
Bates
Franklin and Marshall

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Franklin and Marshall has 4 pts more first-gen students than Bates (19% vs. 15%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    Franklin and Marshall has 4 pts more Pell recipients than Bates (16% vs. 12%)

    Pell Grant recipients
  3. 3

    Franklin and Marshall is a bit larger (1,799 vs. 1,760)

    Undergrads

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Bates1.8K
Franklin and Marshall1.8K
Pell Grant share
Bates12%
Franklin and Marshall16%
First-gen share
Bates15%
Franklin and Marshall19%
Diversity index
Bates0.60
Franklin and Marshall0.61

Who they are

Men
Bates48%
Franklin and Marshall49%
Part-time students
Bates0%
Franklin and Marshall0%
Students 25 and older
Bates0%
Franklin and Marshall0%

Race & ethnicity

Bates
Franklin and Marshall
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Bates8%
Franklin and Marshall29%
First-years from other states
Bates81%
Franklin and Marshall55%
First-years from abroad
Bates11%
Franklin and Marshall17%
New transfer students this fall
Bates6
Franklin and Marshall6
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Bates1%
Franklin and Marshall1%

Campus

Bates
Small cityFirst-years live on campusNCAA D-III · New England Small College Athletic ConferenceStudy abroad
Franklin and Marshall
Small cityNCAA D-III · Centennial ConferenceStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyBatesFranklin and Marshall
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Chosen name and pronouns on campus records–Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports)Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports): listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About 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