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Overview |
TU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $40,617 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $40,617 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $15,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $25,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $36,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 945/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
TU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 77% | ||
Campus |
TU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,637 students)
TU vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 450.2% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Towson University ($40,617.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Franklin Pierce University ($15,064 vs. $25,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 1.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($15,644 vs. $15,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 214.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($36,398 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 138 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Franklin Pierce University (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,300)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/