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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 885/1160 | ||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Keystone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,131 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Keystone College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 161.2% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.2% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Keystone College ($39,055.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than Franklin Pierce University ($15,559 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 28.6% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($11,900 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Keystone College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 108.6% larger than aid received Keystone College ($32,056 vs. $15,368)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 37 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Keystone College (19)
- Accepted freshman Keystone College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Keystone College (80.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Keystone 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 Keystone College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Keystone College (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $33,400)
- Keystone College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Keystone College 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 Keystone College 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/