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Overview |
Merrimack | Albright College | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 15% |
Students |
Merrimack | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Albright College | ||
| 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 Albright College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,498 students)
Merrimack vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Albright College?
- Merrimack College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Merrimack than Albright College ($45,815.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Merrimack ($21,496 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 22.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,940 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 29.5% larger than aid received Albright College ($27,729 vs. $21,420)
Merrimack vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Albright College? 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 Albright College and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Albright College (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,500)
- Merrimack College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Merrimack graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/