Bucknell University vs Franklin & Marshall College

Franklin & Marshall College is the more selective of the two at 28%, versus 29% at Bucknell University. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Bucknell University and Franklin & Marshall College are almost equally selective (29% vs 28%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Bucknell University leans more on class rank, standardized test scores, while Franklin & Marshall College puts more weight on application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Bucknell University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1410 and Franklin & Marshall College's is around 1420. Admitted students at Franklin & Marshall College post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.