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Overview |
Barry University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Barry University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Barry University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Barry University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Barry 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
- Barry University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 5,505 students)
Barry University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Merrimack than Barry University ($45,815.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than Merrimack ($20,207 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 54.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($11,820 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Barry University ($27,729 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Barry University .
- Accepted freshman Barry University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry 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 Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Barry University (70% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Barry University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,600)
- Merrimack College students graduate with a $1,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,385)
- Merrimack graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/