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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Eastern University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Eastern University ($39,055.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Franklin Pierce University ($26,669 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 23.1% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,424 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Eastern University ($32,056 vs. $25,542)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 83 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Franklin Pierce University (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,300)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/