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Overview |
Merrimack | Franklin University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 8,697 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | franklin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Franklin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $9,552 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $16,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $22,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $6,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Franklin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Franklin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Franklin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Franklin University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | Franklin University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Franklin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (8,697 students vs. 5,688 students)
Merrimack vs. Franklin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Franklin University?
- Merrimack College is 398.7% more expensive to attend than Franklin University for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- Out of state tuition is 398.7% higher at Merrimack than Franklin University ($47,636.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin University than Merrimack ($22,252 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin University are 22.1% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($16,380 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Franklin University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 351.4% larger than aid received Franklin University ($29,235 vs. $6,477)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Franklin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin University or Merrimack .
Merrimack vs. Franklin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Franklin 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 University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Franklin University (70% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Franklin University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,100)
- Franklin University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/