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Overview |
Merrimack | Goddard College | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 18% |
Students |
Merrimack | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 320 students)
Merrimack vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Goddard College?
- Merrimack College is 151.6% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at Merrimack than Goddard College ($45,815.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Merrimack ($17,931 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 771.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($2,100 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Goddard College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 177.2% larger than aid received Goddard College ($27,729 vs. $10,002)
Merrimack vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Merrimack .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Merrimack.
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $23,500 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/