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Overview |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.14 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Merrimack College is 87.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at Merrimack than Concordia University Saint Paul ($45,815.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Merrimack ($17,776 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 79.4% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($10,200 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 68.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($27,729 vs. $16,487)
Merrimack vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Merrimack vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $600 more per year than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $4,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($22,405 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/