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Overview |
Campbellsville University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,775 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,600 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,600 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,090 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,987 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,794 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Campbellsville University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville University | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (11,775 students vs. 5,505 students)
Campbellsville University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 79% more expensive to attend than Campbellsville University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $25,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Merrimack than Campbellsville University ($45,815.00 vs. $25,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Campbellsville University than Merrimack ($20,987 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 101.3% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($9,090 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Campbellsville University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 40.1% larger than aid received Campbellsville University ($27,729 vs. $19,794)
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Campbellsville University .
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
Campbellsville University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville University or Merrimack? 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 Merrimack and Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Campbellsville University (70% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $22,300 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $7,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($19,400 vs. $27,000)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/