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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | CHC | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,420 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or CHC?
- Franklin Pierce University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Chestnut Hill College ($39,055.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Franklin Pierce University ($25,357 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 27.5% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,000 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($32,056 vs. $29,288)
Franklin Pierce University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 23 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or CHC? 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 CHC and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/