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Overview |
Merrimack | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Merrimack | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,663 students)
Merrimack vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Franklin Pierce University?
- Merrimack College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Franklin Pierce University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Merrimack than Franklin Pierce University ($45,815.00 vs. $39,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin Pierce University than Merrimack ($28,434 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin Pierce University are 19.6% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($15,300 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($32,056 vs. $27,729)
Merrimack vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack 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 Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack 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 Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Franklin Pierce University (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,300)
- Franklin Pierce University and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Pierce University and Merrimack graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/