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Overview |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Presque Isle, ME | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,847 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,104 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,588 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 732 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 710 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97%Open | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,148 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 77% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine at Presque Isle | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Presque Isle is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (1,847 students vs. 1,663 students)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine at Presque Isle or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 431.4% more expensive to attend than University of Maine at Presque Isle for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.1% higher at Franklin Pierce University than University of Maine at Presque Isle ($39,055.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Presque Isle than Franklin Pierce University ($9,104 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Presque Isle are 56.1% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($9,800 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than University of Maine at Presque Isle (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 273.3% larger than aid received University of Maine at Presque Isle ($32,056 vs. $8,588)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine at Presque Isle 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 University of Maine at Presque Isle .
- Accepted freshman University of Maine at Presque Isle students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
University of Maine at Presque Isle vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine at Presque Isle 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 University of Maine at Presque Isle.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than University of Maine at Presque Isle (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $8,400 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $32,900)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle students graduate with a $7,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($19,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine at Presque Isle students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/