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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Alfred State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Alfred State College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 452.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176% higher at Franklin Pierce University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($39,055.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Franklin Pierce University ($17,262 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 12.3% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($13,620 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 263% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($32,056 vs. $8,830)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 73 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Franklin Pierce University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $800 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,300)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/