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Overview |
Merrimack | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Excelsior University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $112 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Excelsior University?
- Merrimack College is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Merrimack than Excelsior University ($45,815.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Excelsior University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($27,729 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or Merrimack .
Merrimack vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Excelsior 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 Excelsior University and Merrimack.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $16,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($10,870 vs. $27,000)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($112 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/