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Overview |
Merrimack | UArts | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Merrimack | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,313 students)
Merrimack vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at UArts than Merrimack College ($50,950.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merrimack College than UArts ($37,296 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of the Arts are 1.9% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($17,950 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 8.9% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($27,729 vs. $25,460)
Merrimack vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Merrimack .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or UArts? 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 UArts and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than The University of the Arts (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $23,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts 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 UArts students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/