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Overview |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | Merrimack | ||
| Location | S Portland, ME | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 503 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kaplanuniversity.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,356 | $47,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,356 | $47,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,959 | $19,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $38,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 13,693 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.6% | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,965 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Global-Maine Campus | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Purdue Global-Maine Campus based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 503 students)
Purdue Global-Maine Campus vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Global-Maine Campus or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 256.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue Global-Maine Campus for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.7% higher at Merrimack than Purdue Global Maine Campus ($47,636.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Maine Campus are 303.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($4,959 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Purdue Global Maine Campus (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Maine Campus ($29,235 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Global-Maine Campus or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Purdue Global-Maine Campus .
Purdue Global-Maine Campus vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Global-Maine Campus 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 Purdue Global-Maine Campus.
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $18,600 more per year than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $39,400)
- Merrimack College students graduate with a $1,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,965)
- Merrimack graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Maine Campus graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Maine Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/