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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 907 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $33,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $33,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $22,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 1,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 965/1165 | ||
| 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 | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $288 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Thiel College | ||
| 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 Thiel College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 907 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Thiel College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Thiel College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $33,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Thiel College ($39,055.00 vs. $33,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thiel College than Franklin Pierce University ($22,732 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thiel College are 7.5% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,230 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Thiel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Thiel College ($32,056 vs. $27,563)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 20 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman Thiel College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Thiel College (82.3%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Thiel 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 Thiel College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Thiel College (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $39,800)
- Franklin Pierce University students graduate with a $876 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,876)
- Franklin Pierce University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/