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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 22% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or University of Charleston?
- Franklin Pierce University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Franklin Pierce University than University of Charleston ($39,055.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Franklin Pierce University ($21,308 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 50% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,200 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 43% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($32,056 vs. $22,422)
Franklin Pierce University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 51 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is the same as at University of Charleston (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,900 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/