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Overview |
Stetson University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stetson University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Stetson University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Merrimack?
- Stetson University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Stetson University than Merrimack College ($51,960.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Merrimack ($25,756 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 19.7% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($15,290 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 52% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($42,150 vs. $27,729)
Stetson University vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Stetson University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or Merrimack? 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 Merrimack and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Stetson University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,400)
- Merrimack College and Stetson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Merrimack College and Stetson University 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 Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/