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Overview |
Stevenson University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Stevenson University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Merrimack | ||
| 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 Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Merrimack than Stevenson University ($45,815.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than Merrimack ($27,600 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 26.3% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,480 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($28,258 vs. $27,729)
Stevenson University vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Stevenson University .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Stevenson University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Stevenson University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,100)
- Merrimack College and Stevenson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Merrimack College and Stevenson 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 Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/