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Overview |
Bay State College | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Bay State College | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 52 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay State College | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Bay State College | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bay State College | 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 Bay State College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 60.8% more expensive to attend than Bay State College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Merrimack than Bay State College ($45,815.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merrimack College than Bay State College ($37,296 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 35.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($13,500 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Bay State College (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 170.7% larger than aid received Bay State College ($27,729 vs. $10,243)
Bay State College vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Bay State College .
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
Bay State College vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State 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 Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Bay State College (70% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $26,400 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $31,600)
- Bay State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bay State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College 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/