Mercy College of Health Sciences vs Franklin Pierce University

Mercy College of Health Sciences and Franklin Pierce University, while both offering distinct educational experiences, present prospective students with unique opportunities and challenges. Mercy College, with its focus on health sciences, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a student body predominantly composed of female students. Franklin Pierce, on the other hand, offers a more diverse range of undergraduate programs, attracting a larger proportion of male students and international students. While Mercy College excels in the graduation rate, Franklin Pierce stands out with its smaller class sizes and higher retention rate. To help you make an informed decision, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more, allowing you to assess which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Franklin Pierce University	Mercy College of Health Sciences
Overview
Location	Rindge, New Hampshire	Des Moines, Iowa
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	44.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.5%	97.0%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	18 - 22
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score		14.0%
Total number of applicants	3,305	132
Total number of admissions given out	2,926	128
Admitted students who chose to enroll	271	51
Yield rate	9.3%	39.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$61,400	$34,694
Average net price	$27,882	$18,129
Tuition	$38,100	$19,754
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,680 Meal plan: $6,210
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $30,752	77.0% Average amount $10,183
Students receiving federal student loan	78.0% Average amount $5,171	65.0% Average amount $5,436
Students taking out private loans	21.0% Average amount $15,349	12.0% Average amount $13,742

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,279 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%	951 Men 15.9% Women 84.1%
Graduate students	498 Men 39.6% Women 60.4%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	4.0%	0.1%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,205	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Communication and Journalism	Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.5%	57.9%
Dropout rate	58.2%	42.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $96,898 Year 2: $100,026 Year 3: $114,637 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,222 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $83,974 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,031 Year 2: $75,921 Year 3: $83,930 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,292 Year 2: $69,462 Year 3: $75,152 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,420 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $59,619 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,102 Year 2: $41,286 Year 3: $54,612 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,669 Year 2: $40,467 Year 3: $42,830 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,746 Year 2: $34,526 Year 3: $42,335 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,164 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $40,318 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,218 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $34,835	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,825 Year 2: $57,137 Year 3: $57,287 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $48,551 Year 2: $51,551 Year 3: $50,597 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $48,954 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $49,575 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,805 Year 2: $42,532 Year 3: N/A Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: N/A

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