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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 3,673 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,617 | $39,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,617 | $39,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,912 | $17,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,557 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,398 | $35,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 4,381 | ||
| Admitted | 2,463 | 3,966 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1140 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 1,637 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Franklin Pierce University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Peters; SPC for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $39,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Saint Peter's University ($40,617.00 vs. $39,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Franklin Pierce University ($14,486 vs. $25,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin Pierce University are 10.5% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($15,912 vs. $17,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Saint Peter's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Saint Peter's University ($36,398 vs. $35,708)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 25 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Franklin Pierce University (90.2%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is the same as at Saint Peter's University (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,300)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/