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Overview |
Merrimack | CSE | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Merrimack | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 10% |
Students |
Merrimack | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,122 students)
Merrimack vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or CSE?
- Merrimack College is 39.3% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Merrimack than College of Saint Elizabeth ($45,815.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Merrimack ($21,689 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 43.6% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,744 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Merrimack College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 7.8% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($29,905 vs. $27,729)
Merrimack vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than CSE (71.9%)
Merrimack vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or CSE? 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 CSE and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $12,500 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE 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 CSE students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/