- Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is a private school while University of New Hampshire at Manchester (UNH Manchester) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- FPU has more expensive tuition of $44,963 than UNH Manchester ($35,530).
- UNH Manchester has tighter acceptance rate of 60.56% than FPU (76.43%).
- FPU has higher SAT scores of 1,095 than UNH Manchester (1,090).
- FPU is larger with 1,663 students than UNH Manchester (534 students).
| Franklin Pierce University View More Rivals | University of New Hampshire at Manchester View More Rivals | |
| #7 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #45 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in New Hampshire |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Rindge, NH | Location | Manchester, NH |
FPU| Known as | UNH Manchester | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,963 | Undergraduate | $15,820 New Hampshire residents $35,530 out-of-state |
| $40,049 | Graduate | $14,864 New Hampshire residents $16,844 out-of-state |
| $28,784 | Financial Aid | $7,402 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 76.43% | Acceptance Rate | 60.56% |
| 10.71% | Yield | 42.11% |
| 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,663 | Total Students | 534 |
| 1,118 | Undergraduate | 524 |
| 545 | Graduate | 10 |
| 254 | Online Enrollment | 20 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 74% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,384) $8,900 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 38) $7,932 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $8,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 88 Full-time 280 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 42 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| 268 Full-time 302 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 88 Full-time 76 Part-time |
| $68,548 for Faculties $61,339 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,673 for Faculties $67,834 Part-time |