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Overview |
Merrimack | NEC | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Merrimack | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.81 | ||
| 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Merrimack | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | NEC | ||
| 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 NEC based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 2,852 students)
Merrimack vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or NEC?
- Merrimack College is 14% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Merrimack than New England College ($45,815.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Merrimack ($29,512 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 8.9% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($16,802 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Merrimack College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($29,272 vs. $27,729)
Merrimack vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or NEC? 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 NEC and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than New England College (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $18,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College 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 NEC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/