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Overview |
Merrimack | TESC | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Merrimack | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | Open | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Merrimack | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $111 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 15% |
Students |
Merrimack | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | - | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or TESC?
- Merrimack College is 521.5% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.4% higher at Merrimack than Thomas Edison State College ($45,815.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 258.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($5,103 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Thomas Edison State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($27,729 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Merrimack .
Merrimack vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or TESC? 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 TESC and Merrimack.
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $200 more per year than TESC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,800)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/