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Overview |
Laboure College | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 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 | caritaschristi.org | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laboure College | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,438 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,438 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Laboure College | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 103 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 40 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.8% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Laboure College | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laboure College | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,036 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Laboure College | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Laboure College | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Laboure College | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Laboure College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 983 students)
Laboure College vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laboure College or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Laboure College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $30,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Merrimack than Laboure College ($45,815.00 vs. $30,438.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laboure College are 52.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,000 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Laboure College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received Laboure College ($27,729 vs. $0)
Laboure College vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Laboure College or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Laboure College .
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Laboure College (38.8%)
Laboure College vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laboure 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 Laboure College.
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Laboure College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,300)
- Laboure College students graduate with a $3,964 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,036 vs. $27,000)
- Laboure College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laboure College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/