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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 |
Huntingdon College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | 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
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Huntingdon College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Huntingdon College ($39,055.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huntingdon College than Franklin Pierce University ($23,662 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntingdon College are 42% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,772 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 100.1% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($32,056 vs. $16,020)
Huntingdon College vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is 49 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Franklin Pierce University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,300)
- Huntingdon College students graduate with a $523 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,477 vs. $27,000)
- Huntingdon College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/