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Overview |
Curry College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Curry College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,663 students)
Curry College vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Franklin Pierce University?
- Curry College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin Pierce University for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Curry College than Franklin Pierce University ($42,440.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin Pierce University than Curry College ($28,434 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin Pierce University are 11.3% lower than costs at Curry College ($15,300 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 9% larger than aid received Curry College ($32,056 vs. $29,402)
Curry College vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry 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 Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 2 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Curry College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Curry College vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Curry College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $41,300)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/