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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Castleton State College | ||
| 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Castleton State College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 230.1% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Castleton State College ($39,055.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Franklin Pierce University ($16,791 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 23.3% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,404 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 146.5% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($32,056 vs. $13,007)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 16 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Castleton State College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Castleton State College (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/