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Overview |
Merrimack | Park University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Merrimack | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Park University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Park University?
- Merrimack College is 274.6% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.6% higher at Merrimack than Park University ($45,815.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Merrimack ($15,858 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 119.6% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($8,330 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Park University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 293.7% larger than aid received Park University ($27,729 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or Merrimack .
Merrimack vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Park 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 Park University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Park University (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/