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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,617 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,617 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,912 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,557 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,398 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 2,463 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1140 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Franklin Pierce University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,637 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Carson-Newman College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Carson Newman College ($40,617.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Franklin Pierce University ($19,755 vs. $25,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 51.4% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,507 vs. $15,912)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($36,398 vs. $26,472)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 96 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Carson Newman College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $400 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,300)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College 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/