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Overview |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 5,342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | cu-portland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $31,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $31,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $9,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Concordia University-Portland based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 5,342 students)
Merrimack vs. Concordia University-Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Concordia University-Portland?
- Merrimack College is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Portland for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $31,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Merrimack than Concordia University Portland ($45,815.00 vs. $31,580.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Portland are 90% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($9,630 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Concordia University Portland (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received Concordia University Portland ($27,729 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Concordia University-Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Portland or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Concordia University-Portland (3.24)
Merrimack vs. Concordia University-Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Concordia University-Portland? 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 Concordia University-Portland and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Concordia University Portland (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Concordia University-Portland graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Portland students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Portland 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 Concordia University-Portland students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/