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Overview |
Clark University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $47,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $47,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $19,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $38,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $29,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 13,693 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 10,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Clark University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 4,124 students)
Clark University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Merrimack?
- Clark University is 15% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $47,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Clark University than Merrimack College ($54,760.00 vs. $47,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Merrimack ($32,767 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 71% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($11,690 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Clark University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($31,916 vs. $29,235)
Clark University vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Merrimack College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $50,100)
- Merrimack College and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Merrimack College and Clark University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merrimack students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/