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Overview |
Merrimack | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Merrimack | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 312 students)
Merrimack vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $47,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Merrimack College ($63,140.00 vs. $47,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merrimack College than Simon's Rock ($38,849 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 11.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($17,888 vs. $19,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College as Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 27.6% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($37,292 vs. $29,235)
Merrimack vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
Merrimack vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Merrimack.
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $18,100 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/