UB vs. Franklin Pierce University

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Baltimore is larger than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (3,187 students vs. 1,654 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Franklin Pierce University is in Rindge, NH (Rural Fringe setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Franklin Pierce University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; Franklin Pierce University 13:1.

UB vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or Franklin Pierce University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Franklin Pierce University ($14,545 vs. $26,152).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin Pierce University are 14.5% lower than at University of Baltimore ($16,548 vs. $19,350).
• Franklin Pierce University is 364.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $36,450 more per year; $46,442.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 93.6% higher at Franklin Pierce University than at University of Baltimore (about $22,458 more per year; $46,442.00 vs. $23,984.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than at University of Baltimore (100% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 242.2% larger than aid received by University of Baltimore students ($38,033 vs. $11,113).

UB vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or Franklin Pierce University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Franklin Pierce University and UB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Franklin Pierce University (1170) is 130 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Baltimore 740/1330; Franklin Pierce University 1057/1282.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; Franklin Pierce University - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Franklin Pierce University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (2.97) than students at UB (2.89).
• Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than UB (78.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 13.2% at Franklin Pierce University.

UB vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and Franklin Pierce University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Franklin Pierce University's six-year graduation rate is 51%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UB.
• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $19,300 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $41,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $5,500 lower median loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates ($21,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $57 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Franklin Pierce University graduates ($222 vs. $279).
• More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.