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Overview |
Merrimack | Plymouth | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 10% |
Students |
Merrimack | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 3,839 students)
Merrimack vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Plymouth?
- Merrimack College is 301.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.8% higher at Merrimack than Plymouth State University ($47,636.00 vs. $22,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Merrimack ($20,280 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 65.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,104 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 187.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($29,235 vs. $10,179)
Merrimack vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
Merrimack vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Plymouth State University (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University 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 Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/