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Overview |
Merrimack | York | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Merrimack | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Merrimack | York | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or York?
- Merrimack College is 561.1% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.9% higher at Merrimack than CUNY York College ($45,815.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Merrimack ($6,670 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY York College are 2.1% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($17,919 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Merrimack College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 206.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($27,729 vs. $9,036)
Merrimack vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at York (3.15)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than York (59.1%)
Merrimack vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or York? 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 York and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than CUNY York College (70% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $14,800 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/