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Southern New Hampshire University KSC Plymouth Colby-Sawyer Stonehill College Merrimack NEC CU Endicott College| Franklin Pierce University | Martin Methodist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| 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
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 934 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Martin Methodist College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 333.9% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 333.9% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Martin Methodist College ($39,055.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Methodist College than Franklin Pierce University ($16,762 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 77.9% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($8,600 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Martin Methodist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 254.6% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($32,056 vs. $9,039)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Franklin Pierce University .
- Accepted freshman Martin Methodist College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Martin Methodist College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin Pierce University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $4,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($22,315 vs. $27,000)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/