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Overview |
Merrimack | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Merrimack | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Misericordia University | ||
| 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 Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 2,242 students)
Merrimack vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Misericordia University?
- Merrimack College is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Merrimack than Misericordia University ($45,815.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Merrimack ($27,033 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 23.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,776 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 20.5% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($27,729 vs. $23,008)
Merrimack vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Misericordia University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,000)
- Misericordia University and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia 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 Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/