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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | 1020/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 7% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Franklin Pierce University?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Franklin Pierce University for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Franklin Pierce University ($41,586.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin Pierce University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($28,434 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 2.4% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,936 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($32,056 vs. $26,987)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989) is 46 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Franklin Pierce University? 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 Franklin Pierce University and Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Franklin Pierce University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn on average $2,000 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,300)
- Franklin Pierce University and Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Pierce University and Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/