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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or LGCNHS?
- Franklin Pierce University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($39,055.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin Pierce University than LGCNHS ($28,434 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 39.1% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($11,000 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 422.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($32,056 vs. $6,133)
Franklin Pierce University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Franklin Pierce University .
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Franklin Pierce University.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $10,000 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $41,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/