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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Buffalo State College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 452.4% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at Franklin Pierce University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($39,055.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Franklin Pierce University ($13,812 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 6.4% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,386 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 198% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($32,056 vs. $10,756)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 42 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Franklin Pierce University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (2.97) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Buffalo State College (86%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $600 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/