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Overview |
Kuyper College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 82 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kuyper.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kuyper College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,370 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,370 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,853 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,710 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kuyper College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 28 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1170 | 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 |
Kuyper College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kuyper College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kuyper College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Kuyper College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Kuyper 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 82 students)
Kuyper College vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kuyper College or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 53.9% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Kuyper College ($39,055.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kuyper College than Franklin Pierce University ($18,853 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 70.2% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($8,990 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 81% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($32,056 vs. $17,710)
Kuyper College vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kuyper 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 Kuyper College .
- The average SAT score at Kuyper College (1010) is 67 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Kuyper College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Kuyper College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
Kuyper College vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kuyper 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 Kuyper College.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Kuyper College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/