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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | LRC | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or LRC?
- Franklin Pierce University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Franklin Pierce University than La Roche College ($39,055.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Franklin Pierce University ($24,233 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 18.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,886 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 53% larger than aid received La Roche College ($32,056 vs. $20,948)
Franklin Pierce University vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 4 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman LRC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or LRC? 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 LRC and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is the same as at La Roche College (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/