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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Holy Family University | ||
| 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Holy Family University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 24% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Holy Family University ($39,055.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Franklin Pierce University ($12,379 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 5.5% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,500 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($32,056 vs. $25,316)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 28 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Holy Family University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Franklin Pierce University (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,300)
- Holy Family University and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Family University and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/