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Southern New Hampshire University KSC Plymouth Colby-Sawyer Stonehill College AU Merrimack NEC Endicott College| Franklin Pierce University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | SWU | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,175 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or SWU?
- Franklin Pierce University is 47.3% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Southern Wesleyan University ($39,055.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Franklin Pierce University ($17,639 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 58.5% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($9,650 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 63.3% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($32,056 vs. $19,636)
Franklin Pierce University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Franklin Pierce University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than SWU (51.2%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or SWU? 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 SWU and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,300)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Wesleyan 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 SWU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/