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Overview |
Hampshire College | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Merrimack?
- Hampshire College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Hampshire College than Merrimack College ($52,714.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Merrimack ($24,087 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 26.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,432 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 61.7% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($44,835 vs. $27,729)
Hampshire College vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Hampshire College .
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire 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 Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Hampshire College (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/