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Overview |
Merrimack | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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 Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,414 students)
Merrimack vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Vermont Tech?
- Merrimack College is 211.4% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Merrimack than Vermont Technical College ($45,815.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than Merrimack ($19,426 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 47.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,404 vs. $18,295)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College as Vermont Technical College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 187% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($27,729 vs. $9,660)
Merrimack vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
Merrimack vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Vermont Technical College (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $10,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($16,050 vs. $27,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merrimack students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/