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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | City Tech | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,617 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,617 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,912 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,557 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,398 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 2,463 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1140 | 880/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $109 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 1,637 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or City Tech?
- Franklin Pierce University is 486.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173% higher at Franklin Pierce University than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($40,617.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Franklin Pierce University ($5,417 vs. $25,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin Pierce University are 36.9% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,912 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 360.5% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($36,398 vs. $7,904)
Franklin Pierce University vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Franklin Pierce University .
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than City Tech (80.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (51% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $1,700 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,300)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech 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/