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Overview |
Lasell College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lasell College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 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 |
Lasell College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Lasell College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Lasell 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 Lasell College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,591 students)
Lasell College vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or Franklin Pierce University?
- Lasell College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Franklin Pierce University for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Lasell College than Franklin Pierce University ($40,980.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin Pierce University than Lasell College ($28,434 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin Pierce University are 7.8% lower than costs at Lasell College ($15,300 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Franklin Pierce University ($32,757 vs. $32,056)
Lasell College vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell 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 Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Lasell College (966) is 23 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Lasell College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lasell College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Lasell College vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell 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 Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Lasell College (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lasell College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,300)
- Franklin Pierce University and Lasell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Pierce University and Lasell College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lasell College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/