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Overview |
Merrimack | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 3,831 | ||
| 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 | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $42,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $42,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $22,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $32,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | 1,350 | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | 1,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.49 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 23% |
Students |
Merrimack | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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 Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 3,831 students)
Merrimack vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Merrimack College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $42,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Merrimack than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($47,636.00 vs. $42,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Merrimack ($22,518 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 86.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($10,720 vs. $19,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 10.7% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($32,352 vs. $29,235)
Merrimack vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
Merrimack vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Mary's University of Minnesota and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/