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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,617 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,617 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,912 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,557 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,398 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 2,463 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1140 | 1048/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Franklin Pierce University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,637 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Franklin Pierce University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($40,617.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($40,617.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin Pierce University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($25,557 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 12.5% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,142 vs. $15,912)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 40% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($36,398 vs. $25,995)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University (943) is 19 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Franklin Pierce University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Franklin Pierce University (90.2%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Gwynedd Mercy College? 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Franklin Pierce University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $41,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College 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 Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/