Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Endicott College Stonehill College Bryant University Assumption College Roger Williams University Quinnipiac SHU Saint Anselm College UMass Dartmouth Curry College Salve Regina University Southern New Hampshire University| Merrimack College | Keuka College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Merrimack | Keuka College | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Keuka Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #771 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | keuka.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Merrimack | Keuka College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $34,691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $34,691 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $28,397 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $25,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Keuka College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 1,734 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1133 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Keuka College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Merrimack | Keuka College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Keuka College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Merrimack | Keuka College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Keuka College | ||
| 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 Keuka College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,250 students)
Merrimack vs. Keuka College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Keuka College?
- Merrimack College is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Keuka College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $34,691.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Merrimack than Keuka College ($45,815.00 vs. $34,691.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keuka College than Merrimack ($28,397 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keuka College are 44.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,691 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keuka College than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Keuka College ($27,729 vs. $25,528)
Merrimack vs. Keuka College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Keuka College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keuka College or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Keuka College (3.3)
- Keuka College has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Keuka College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Keuka College? 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 Keuka College and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Keuka College (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Keuka College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,700)
- Keuka College students graduate with a $1,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($25,904 vs. $27,000)
- Keuka College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keuka College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/