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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Plymouth?
- Franklin Pierce University is 229% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Plymouth State University ($39,055.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Franklin Pierce University ($20,321 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 29.6% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($11,810 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 245.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($32,056 vs. $9,286)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Franklin Pierce University .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Franklin Pierce University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $900 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,300)
- Plymouth State University and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and Franklin Pierce University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/