Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Dickinson College Gettysburg College Endicott College Lafayette College Stonehill College Bryant University Assumption College Bucknell Roger Williams University Skidmore College Union College Quinnipiac| Merrimack College | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Merrimack | F&M | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | fandm.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Merrimack | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $65,652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Merrimack | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Merrimack | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Merrimack | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 66% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,990 students)
Merrimack vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at F&M than Merrimack College ($65,652.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Merrimack ($31,135 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 21.6% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($15,040 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Franklin and Marshall College (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 77.3% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($49,177 vs. $27,729)
Merrimack vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Merrimack .
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Merrimack vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or F&M? 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 F&M and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Merrimack College (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Merrimack graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,000)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merrimack students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/