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Overview |
Merrimack | Davenport University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 4,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $22,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $22,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $11,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $19,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $16,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | 3,869 | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | 3,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Merrimack | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Davenport University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Davenport University based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 4,848 students)
Merrimack vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Davenport University?
- Merrimack College is 113.9% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $22,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at Merrimack than Davenport University ($47,636.00 vs. $22,272.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than Merrimack ($19,799 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 75.9% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($11,366 vs. $19,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College as Davenport University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 82.3% larger than aid received Davenport University ($29,235 vs. $16,041)
Merrimack vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
Merrimack vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Davenport University? 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 Davenport University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Davenport University (70% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $24,300 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $33,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/