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Overview |
Merrimack | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 68.9% | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 23% |
Students |
Merrimack | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Herzing University-Madison based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,473 students)
Merrimack vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Herzing University-Madison?
- Merrimack College is 287.6% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.6% higher at Merrimack than Herzing University Madison ($45,815.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Madison than Merrimack ($22,720 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 97.9% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($9,243 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Herzing University Madison (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 411.3% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($27,729 vs. $5,423)
Merrimack vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Merrimack .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Herzing University Madison (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,713 vs. $27,000)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/