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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 875 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Franklin Pierce University is 167.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($39,055.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Franklin Pierce University ($16,594 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 17.8% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,984 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 196.2% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($32,056 vs. $10,823)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955) is 12 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $14,000 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,300)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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/