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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,167 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Franklin Pierce University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Guilford College than Franklin Pierce University ($40,400.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Franklin Pierce University ($23,882 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 18.6% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,900 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Guilford College ($32,056 vs. $30,922)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Franklin Pierce University .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Franklin Pierce University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College 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/