Mathnasium vs Sylvan Learning

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Mathnasium and Sylvan Learning are education franchises. Mathnasium requires an investment of $113K – $150K while Sylvan Learning requires $108K – $239K. In terms of revenue, Sylvan Learning reports higher average unit revenue at $811K. On SBA loan performance, Mathnasium has a lower charge-off rate (1.8%) compared to Sylvan Learning (23.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates Mathnasium A (Top Quintile) and Sylvan Learning B (Above Average).