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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 232 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 156.6% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.6% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Appalachian Bible College ($39,055.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Franklin Pierce University ($15,106 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 78.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($8,560 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 146.7% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($32,056 vs. $12,996)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 69 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Appalachian Bible College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Appalachian Bible College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Appalachian Bible College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/