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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,617 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,617 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,912 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,557 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,398 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 2,463 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1140 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,637 students vs. 1,128 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Franklin Pierce University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($40,617.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin Pierce University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($25,557 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte are 1.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($15,644 vs. $15,912)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($36,398 vs. $26,471)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Franklin Pierce University .
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/