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Overview |
Friends University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 1020/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Friends University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Friends University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| 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
- Friends University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 1,663 students)
Friends University vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Friends University ($39,055.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Friends University than Franklin Pierce University ($23,720 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 83.8% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($8,326 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 63.8% larger than aid received Friends University ($32,056 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 71 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Friends University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Friends University (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $41,300)
- Friends University students graduate with a $2,488 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($24,512 vs. $27,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/