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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | AU | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,363 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or AU?
- Franklin Pierce University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Averett University ($39,055.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Franklin Pierce University ($23,781 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 34.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($11,360 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Averett University ($32,056 vs. $26,246)
Franklin Pierce University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 30 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than AU (76%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or AU? 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 AU and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Averett University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,300)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/