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Overview |
Merrimack | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 838 students)
Merrimack vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Merrimack College is 225.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at Merrimack than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($47,636.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Merrimack ($18,239 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 48.7% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($13,448 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 225.1% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($29,235 vs. $8,992)
Merrimack vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Merrimack .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
Merrimack vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/