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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | KSC | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | KSC | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or KSC?
- Franklin Pierce University is 232.3% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Keene State College ($39,055.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Franklin Pierce University ($19,546 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 13% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($13,534 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 217.9% larger than aid received Keene State College ($32,056 vs. $10,085)
Franklin Pierce University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 48 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than KSC (89.5%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or KSC? 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 KSC and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Franklin Pierce University (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,300)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/