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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | CSE | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,122 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or CSE?
- Franklin Pierce University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Franklin Pierce University than College of Saint Elizabeth ($39,055.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Franklin Pierce University ($21,689 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 20.1% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,744 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 7.2% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($32,056 vs. $29,905)
Franklin Pierce University vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 137 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than CSE (71.9%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or CSE? 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 CSE and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Franklin Pierce University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $4,200 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,300)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE 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 CSE students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/