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Overview |
Merrimack | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 4,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | baker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $12,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $12,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $9,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 2,082 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 36.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 42.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Baker College of Flint based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 4,106 students)
Merrimack vs. Baker College of Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Baker College of Flint?
- Merrimack College is 267.7% more expensive to attend than Baker College of Flint for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.7% higher at Merrimack than Baker College of Flint ($45,815.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker College of Flint than Merrimack ($13,719 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker College of Flint are 177.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($6,600 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Baker College of Flint (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 204.4% larger than aid received Baker College of Flint ($27,729 vs. $9,110)
Merrimack vs. Baker College of Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Baker College of Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker College of Flint or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Baker College of Flint (3.2)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Baker College of Flint (36.6%)
Merrimack vs. Baker College of Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Baker College of Flint? 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 Baker College of Flint and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Baker College of Flint (70% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $27,300 more per year than Baker College of Flint graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $30,700)
- Baker College of Flint students graduate with a $3,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,971 vs. $27,000)
- Baker College of Flint graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker College of Flint students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/