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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,617 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,617 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,912 | $8,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,557 | $20,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,398 | $9,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 816 | ||
| Admitted | 2,463 | 743 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 945/1140 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (1,637 students vs. 650 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Franklin Pierce University is 177.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Penn State Schuylkill ($40,617.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Franklin Pierce University ($20,317 vs. $25,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 82.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($8,710 vs. $15,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 279.1% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($36,398 vs. $9,600)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 23 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Schuylkill students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Franklin Pierce University (90.2%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Penn State Schuylkill and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $14,000 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,300)
- Penn State Schuylkill students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Schuylkill graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Schuylkill students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/