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Overview |
Merrimack | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | berkeleycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $7,188 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $23,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $13,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 27% |
Students |
Merrimack | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Berkeley College NYC Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Berkeley College NYC Campus based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,882 students)
Merrimack vs. Berkeley College NYC Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Berkeley College NYC Campus?
- Merrimack College is 70.3% more expensive to attend than Berkeley College NYC Campus for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Merrimack than Berkeley College New York ($45,815.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berkeley College New York than Merrimack ($23,301 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berkeley College New York are 154.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($7,188 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berkeley College New York than Merrimack College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 99% larger than aid received Berkeley College New York ($27,729 vs. $13,931)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Berkeley College NYC Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berkeley College NYC Campus or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Berkeley College NYC Campus (2.66)
Merrimack vs. Berkeley College NYC Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Berkeley College NYC Campus? 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 Berkeley College NYC Campus and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Berkeley College New York (70% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Berkeley College NYC Campus graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,600)
- Merrimack College students graduate with a $1,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Berkeley College NYC Campus graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,967)
- Merrimack graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Berkeley College NYC Campus graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berkeley College NYC Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/