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Overview |
Merrimack | SMFA | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.5% | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Merrimack | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 15% |
Students |
Merrimack | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | - | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | SMFA | ||
| 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 SMFA based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 492 students)
Merrimack vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or SMFA?
- Merrimack College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than SMFA for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Merrimack than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($45,815.00 vs. $39,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merrimack College than SMFA ($37,296 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston are 23.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,850 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 77.4% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($27,729 vs. $15,629)
Merrimack vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Merrimack .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $23,700 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/