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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 793 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 66.9% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Southwestern Adventist University ($39,055.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Franklin Pierce University ($20,028 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 77.9% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($8,600 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 129.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($32,056 vs. $13,959)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 39 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,300)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University 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 Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/