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Overview |
Marian | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 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 | marian.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Marian | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Marian | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Merrimack than Marian University ($45,815.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Merrimack ($22,554 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 52.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,000 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($28,904 vs. $27,729)
Marian vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Marian vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Marian University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,800)
- Merrimack College and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Merrimack College and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/