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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | LEC | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | LEC | ||
| 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 LEC based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 906 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or LEC?
- Franklin Pierce University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Lake Erie College ($39,055.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than Franklin Pierce University ($22,678 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 41.1% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,842 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Lake Erie College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($32,056 vs. $25,417)
Franklin Pierce University vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 46 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman LEC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than LEC (54.1%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or LEC? 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 LEC and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Franklin Pierce University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $4,700 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Erie College and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/