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Overview |
Merrimack | Mercy | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Merrimack | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Mercy | ||
| 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
- Mercy College is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Mercy?
- Merrimack College is 123.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.3% higher at Merrimack than Mercy College ($45,815.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Merrimack ($15,879 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 28.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,200 vs. $18,295)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College as Mercy College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 87.5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($27,729 vs. $14,789)
Merrimack vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Mercy College (70% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy 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 Mercy students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/