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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,324 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Franklin Pierce University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Cedar Crest College than Franklin Pierce University ($43,043.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Franklin Pierce University ($23,500 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 20.3% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,722 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Franklin Pierce University ($32,415 vs. $32,056)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 25 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Cedar Crest College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,300)
- Franklin Pierce University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Franklin Pierce University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/