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Overview |
Merrimack | Davis College | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Johnson City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | davisny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Davis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $14,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $9,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Davis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 10 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.18 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Davis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Davis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,135 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $187 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Davis College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Merrimack | Davis College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Davis College | ||
| 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 Davis College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 146 students)
Merrimack vs. Davis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Davis College?
- Merrimack College is 177.7% more expensive to attend than Davis College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.7% higher at Merrimack than Davis College ($45,815.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than Merrimack ($14,276 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 140.7% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($7,600 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis College than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 208% larger than aid received Davis College ($27,729 vs. $9,004)
Merrimack vs. Davis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Davis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davis College or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Davis College (3.18)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Davis College (50%)
Merrimack vs. Davis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Davis College? 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 Davis College and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Davis College (70% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $26,700 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $8,865 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($18,135 vs. $27,000)
- Davis College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($187 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davis College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/