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Overview |
Merrimack | Evangel University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | evangel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Evangel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $25,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $25,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $9,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $17,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Evangel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Evangel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Evangel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Evangel University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Merrimack | Evangel University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Evangel University | ||
| 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
- Merrimack College is larger than than Evangel University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,868 students)
Merrimack vs. Evangel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Evangel University?
- Merrimack College is 82.1% more expensive to attend than Evangel University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $25,166.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Merrimack than Evangel University ($45,815.00 vs. $25,166.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Evangel University than Merrimack ($20,963 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Evangel University are 99.4% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($9,176 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Evangel University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 57.3% larger than aid received Evangel University ($27,729 vs. $17,625)
Merrimack vs. Evangel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Evangel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evangel University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Evangel University (3.3)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Evangel University (67.9%)
Merrimack vs. Evangel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Evangel 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 Evangel University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Evangel University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $18,700 more per year than Evangel University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $39,300)
- Evangel University students graduate with a $3,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,065 vs. $27,000)
- Evangel University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evangel University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/