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Overview |
Becker College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Becker College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1020/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Becker College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Becker College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Becker 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
- Becker College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 1,663 students)
Becker College vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Becker College ($39,055.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 10.9% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($13,800 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($32,056 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker 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 Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 66 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
Becker College vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Becker College (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,300)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/