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Overview |
Merrimack | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Merrimack | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | |||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Merrimack | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,470 students)
Merrimack vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Merrimack College ($49,886.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Merrimack ($27,193 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 31.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($13,876 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Merrimack College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($38,787 vs. $27,729)
Merrimack vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Saint Edward's University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $2,900 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/