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Overview |
Merrimack | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 636 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | newbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $33,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $33,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Merrimack | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Newbury College-Brookline based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 636 students)
Merrimack vs. Newbury College-Brookline Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Newbury College-Brookline?
- Merrimack College is 35% more expensive to attend than Newbury College-Brookline for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $33,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Merrimack than Newbury College Brookline ($45,815.00 vs. $33,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newbury College Brookline are 22.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,900 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Newbury College Brookline (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received Newbury College Brookline ($27,729 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Newbury College-Brookline? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newbury College-Brookline or Merrimack .
Merrimack vs. Newbury College-Brookline Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Newbury College-Brookline? 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 Newbury College-Brookline and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Newbury College Brookline (70% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Newbury College-Brookline graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $38,900)
- Newbury College Brookline and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Newbury College Brookline and Merrimack graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newbury College-Brookline students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/