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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Franklin Pierce University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Mercy?
- Franklin Pierce University is 90.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Mercy College ($39,055.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Franklin Pierce University ($15,879 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 7.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,200 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 116.8% larger than aid received Mercy College ($32,056 vs. $14,789)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Franklin Pierce University .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce University or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Mercy College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $900 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,300)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/