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Overview |
Merrimack | La Salle University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Merrimack | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 4,049 students)
Merrimack vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or La Salle University?
- Merrimack College is 40.4% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Merrimack than La Salle University ($45,815.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Merrimack ($17,552 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 25.7% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,550 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($29,025 vs. $27,729)
Merrimack vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than La Salle University (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $300 more per year than Merrimack graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $58,000)
- La Salle University and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle University and Merrimack graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/