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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,617 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,617 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,912 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,557 | $21,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,398 | $32,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 1,037 | ||
| Admitted | 2,463 | 628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 60.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 47% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1140 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Erskine College | ||
| 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
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,637 students vs. 984 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Erskine College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 18% more expensive to attend than Erskine College for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Erskine College ($40,617.00 vs. $34,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Erskine College than Franklin Pierce University ($21,982 vs. $25,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Erskine College are 27.8% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,450 vs. $15,912)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Erskine College ($36,398 vs. $32,409)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 50 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Erskine College (60.6%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Franklin Pierce University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $40,300)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Erskine College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/