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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 34% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 160.4% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.4% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Southern New Hampshire University ($39,055.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin Pierce University than Southern New Hampshire University ($28,434 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 29.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($11,800 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 623% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($32,056 vs. $4,434)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Franklin Pierce University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Franklin Pierce University (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,300)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University 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/