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Overview |
Merrimack | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Merrimack | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Merrimack College is 493.8% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.5% higher at Merrimack than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($45,815.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 70.7% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($10,718 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,729 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
Merrimack vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,100)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/