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Overview |
Merrimack | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.32 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Merrimack | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 1,779 students)
Merrimack vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Johnson State College?
- Merrimack College is 310.9% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Merrimack than Johnson State College ($47,636.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 61.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,404 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Johnson State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received Johnson State College ($29,235 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
Merrimack vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Johnson State College (70% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $24,100 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $3,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,819 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/