Florida State University vs Franklin & Marshall College

Florida State University is the more selective of the two at 25%, versus 25% at Franklin & Marshall College. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Florida State University and Franklin & Marshall College are almost equally selective (25% vs 25%), 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. Florida State University leans more on class rank, standardized test scores, state residency, while Franklin & Marshall College puts more weight on application essay, recommendations, interview. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Florida State University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1380 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.