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Overview |
Merrimack | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Merrimack | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,588 students)
Merrimack vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or University of St Thomas?
- Merrimack College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Merrimack than University of St Thomas ($45,815.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Merrimack ($19,207 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 87.4% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($9,760 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than University of St Thomas (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 19.6% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($27,729 vs. $23,181)
Merrimack vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than University of St Thomas (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $800 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/