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Overview |
ECSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 77% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,663 students)
ECSU vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 503.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.4% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($39,055.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Franklin Pierce University ($18,628 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin Pierce University are 5.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,300 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 191.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($32,056 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,300)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU 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/