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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Merrimack?
- Catholic University of America is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Catholic University of America than Merrimack College ($53,040.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catholic University of America than Merrimack ($36,031 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 9.7% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($16,670 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Merrimack College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 24.2% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($34,449 vs. $27,729)
Catholic University of America vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Catholic University of America (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $600 more per year than Merrimack graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $58,000)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/