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Overview |
Merrimack | Hesser College | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | hesser.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Hesser College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $5,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $11,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $5,505 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Hesser College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Hesser College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Hesser College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Hesser College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Merrimack | Hesser College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Hesser College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Hesser College based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 751 students)
Merrimack vs. Hesser College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Hesser College?
- Merrimack College is 429.3% more expensive to attend than Hesser College for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 429.3% higher at Merrimack than Hesser College ($47,636.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hesser College than Merrimack ($11,834 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hesser College are 257.1% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($5,600 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Hesser College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 431.1% larger than aid received Hesser College ($29,235 vs. $5,505)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Hesser College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hesser College or Merrimack .
Merrimack vs. Hesser College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Hesser 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 Hesser College and Merrimack.
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Hesser College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $33,000)
- Hesser College students graduate with a $7,299 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($19,701 vs. $27,000)
- Hesser College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hesser College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/