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Overview |
Fisher College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,813 | $40,617 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,813 | $40,617 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,687 | $15,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,827 | $25,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,917 | $36,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,436 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,431 | 2,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.8% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 945/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 7% |
Students |
Fisher College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Fisher 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
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (1,637 students vs. 1,501 students)
Fisher College vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $33,813.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Fisher College ($40,617.00 vs. $33,813.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin Pierce University than Fisher College ($25,557 vs. $27,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin Pierce University are 11.2% lower than costs at Fisher College ($15,912 vs. $17,687)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Fisher College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Fisher College ($36,398 vs. $24,917)
Fisher College vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher 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 Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Franklin Pierce University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (2.97) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Fisher College (70.8%)
Fisher College vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Fisher College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($19,187 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($198 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/