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Overview |
Merrimack | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 184,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $15,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $33,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $4,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | 45,127 | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | 43,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.18 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 34% |
Students |
Merrimack | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (184,099 students vs. 5,688 students)
Merrimack vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Merrimack College is 208.3% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.3% higher at Merrimack than Southern New Hampshire University ($47,636.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than Merrimack ($33,163 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 56.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,800 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 541.5% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($29,235 vs. $4,557)
Merrimack vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
Merrimack vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/