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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,663 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 3,926.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 454% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Fitchburg State University ($39,055.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Franklin Pierce University ($15,535 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 13.2% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($13,516 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 351.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($32,056 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 50 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Fitchburg State University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,300)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/