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Overview |
Merrimack | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 3,558 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $14,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $18,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | 1,290 | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 81.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 13.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| 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 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Merrimack | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 3,558 students)
Merrimack vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Merrimack College is 99.3% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at Merrimack than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($47,636.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Merrimack ($14,882 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 102% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($9,900 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 55.9% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($29,235 vs. $18,747)
Merrimack vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
Merrimack vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (70% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/