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Overview |
Merrimack | Columbia College | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| 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 |
Merrimack | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Merrimack | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Columbia College?
- Merrimack College is 88.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Merrimack than Columbia College ($45,815.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Merrimack ($22,824 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 111% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($8,670 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Columbia College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 102% larger than aid received Columbia College ($27,729 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
Merrimack vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Columbia College (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($22,034 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/