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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Eastern Nazarene College | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene College | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern Nazarene College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Merrimack than Eastern Nazarene College ($45,815.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Nazarene College than Merrimack ($20,283 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 71% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($10,700 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Eastern Nazarene College ($27,729 vs. $20,900)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Eastern Nazarene College .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene College 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 Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Eastern Nazarene College (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Eastern Nazarene College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,500)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $4,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($22,805 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/