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Overview |
Merrimack | City Tech | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Merrimack | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Merrimack | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $109 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Merrimack | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or City Tech?
- Merrimack College is 561.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.9% higher at Merrimack than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($45,815.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Merrimack ($6,406 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY New York City College of Technology are 2.1% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($17,919 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Merrimack College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 215.2% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($27,729 vs. $8,797)
Merrimack vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Merrimack .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (70% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $15,000 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/