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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Ship | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Ship?
- Franklin Pierce University is 308.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.7% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($39,055.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Franklin Pierce University ($21,462 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 32.6% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($11,538 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 322.2% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,056 vs. $7,593)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 36 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Ship (87.8%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Ship? 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 Ship and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Franklin Pierce University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,900 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $41,300)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/