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Overview |
Merrimack | Marist College | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Marist 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
- Marist College is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Marist College?
- Merrimack College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Merrimack than Marist College ($45,815.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merrimack College than Marist College ($37,296 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 6.7% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($17,150 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Marist College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 21.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($27,729 vs. $22,904)
Merrimack vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Merrimack vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Marist 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 Marist College and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Merrimack College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Merrimack graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $58,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merrimack students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/