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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Marywood?
- Franklin Pierce University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Marywood University ($39,055.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Franklin Pierce University ($22,504 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 4.1% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,696 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Marywood University ($32,056 vs. $28,401)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 82 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Franklin Pierce University (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $41,100)
- Marywood University and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marywood University 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 Marywood students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/