Ben Franklin Career Center vs. Mercer County Technical Education Center
The following statements compare Ben Franklin Career Center and Mercer County Technical Education Center with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Mercer County Technical Education Center's tuition ($5,814) is more expensive than Ben Franklin Career Center ($5,264).
- Mercer County Technical Education Center's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Ben Franklin Career Center (12 to 1).
- Mercer County Technical Education Center (120 students) is larger than Ben Franklin Career Center (78 students) with more enrolled students.
- Mercer County Technical Education Center ($6,463) has higher amount of financial aid than Ben Franklin Career Center ($6,254).
- Ben Franklin Career Center's graduation rate (86%) is higher than Mercer County Technical Education Center (79%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$5,264
Financial Aid
$6,254
Largest Vocational Programs
Welding Technology/Welder
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Enrollment
78 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
16 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$5,814
Financial Aid
$6,463
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Electrician
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Electrician
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Enrollment
120 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
16 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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