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Southern New Hampshire University KSC Plymouth Colby-Sawyer Stonehill College Merrimack NEC Endicott College| VanderCook College of Music | Franklin Pierce University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
VCM | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
VCM | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 77% | ||
Campus |
VCM | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Franklin Pierce University than VanderCook College of Music ($39,055.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Franklin Pierce University ($12,436 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 104% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($7,500 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 15% larger than aid received VanderCook College of Music ($32,056 vs. $27,884)
VCM vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM 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 VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 164 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming VCM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman VCM students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Franklin Pierce University (92.7%)
VCM vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM 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 VCM.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than VanderCook College of Music (51% vs. 45%)
- Franklin Pierce University and VCM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Pierce University and VCM graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCM 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/