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ECSU SCSU CCSU Southern New Hampshire University KSC Buffalo State College UConn Plymouth Colby-Sawyer Stonehill College Merrimack SUNY-Potsdam| Western Connecticut State University | Franklin Pierce University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 77% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,663 students)
WestConn vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 504.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Western Connecticut State University ($39,055.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Franklin Pierce University ($15,862 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 5% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,568 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 253.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($32,056 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,300)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/