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Southern New Hampshire University KSC Plymouth Colby-Sawyer Stonehill College Merrimack NEC WSC Endicott College| Hastings College | Franklin Pierce University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hastings College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,128 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,885 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hastings College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,121 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,513 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
Hastings College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Hastings College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Hastings College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 936 students)
Hastings College vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Hastings College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Hastings College ($39,055.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hastings College than Franklin Pierce University ($22,128 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hastings College are 36.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($11,190 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Hastings College ($32,056 vs. $25,885)
Hastings College vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings College 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 Hastings College .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 112 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Hastings College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Hastings College vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings College 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 Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Franklin Pierce University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hastings College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $41,300)
- Franklin Pierce University and Hastings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Pierce University and Hastings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/