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Overview |
Thomas College | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 12% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Thomas College | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Merrimack | ||
| 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Merrimack than Thomas College ($45,815.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Merrimack ($22,070 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 52.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($11,998 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 33.7% larger than aid received Thomas College ($27,729 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Thomas College vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Thomas College (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,000)
- Merrimack College and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Merrimack College and Thomas College 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/