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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | FDU | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or FDU?
- Franklin Pierce University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($39,055.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Franklin Pierce University ($16,030 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin Pierce University are 1.9% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($15,300 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($32,056 vs. $30,059)
Franklin Pierce University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 52 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than FDU (84.1%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or FDU? 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 FDU and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $11,600 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,300)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/