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Overview |
Merrimack | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Merrimack | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Merrimack | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 5,143 students)
Merrimack vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or East Stroudsburg University?
- Merrimack College is 493.8% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.9% higher at Merrimack than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($45,815.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Merrimack ($17,278 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 60.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($11,400 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 340% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,729 vs. $6,302)
Merrimack vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or East Stroudsburg University? 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 East Stroudsburg University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $12,900 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University 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 East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/