Franklin & Marshall College vs Villanova University

Villanova University is the more selective of the two at 27%, versus 28% 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.

Franklin & Marshall College and Villanova University are almost equally selective (28% vs 27%), 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. Franklin & Marshall College leans more on application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, while Villanova University puts more weight on class rank, standardized test scores, 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, Franklin & Marshall College's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1420 and Villanova University's is around 1460. Admitted students at Villanova University post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.