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Overview |
Merrimack | Saint John's Seminary | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Brighton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 120 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | sjs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Saint John's Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $24,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $24,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Saint John's Seminary | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Saint John's Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Saint John's Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Saint John's Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Merrimack | Saint John's Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Saint John's Seminary | ||
| 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
- Merrimack College is larger than than Saint John's Seminary based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 120 students)
Merrimack vs. Saint John's Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Saint John's Seminary?
- Merrimack College is 91.2% more expensive to attend than Saint John's Seminary for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $24,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Merrimack than Saint John's Seminary ($47,636.00 vs. $24,915.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John's Seminary are 70.9% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($11,700 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Saint John's Seminary (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received Saint John's Seminary ($29,235 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Saint John's Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's Seminary or Merrimack .
Merrimack vs. Saint John's Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Saint John's Seminary? 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 Saint John's Seminary and Merrimack.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/