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Overview |
Merrimack | The College of Saint Rose | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 2,786 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #577 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | strose.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | The College of Saint Rose | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $35,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $35,104 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $23,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $27,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Merrimack | The College of Saint Rose | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 1,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 78%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1001/1228 | |||
| 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, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | The College of Saint Rose | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | The College of Saint Rose | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | The College of Saint Rose | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Merrimack | The College of Saint Rose | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | The College of Saint Rose | ||
| 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 The College of Saint Rose based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 2,786 students)
Merrimack vs. The College of Saint Rose Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or The College of Saint Rose?
- Merrimack College is 30.5% more expensive to attend than The College of Saint Rose for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $35,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Merrimack than The College of Saint Rose ($45,815.00 vs. $35,104.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Saint Rose than Merrimack ($23,294 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Saint Rose are 29% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,186 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Saint Rose than Merrimack College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 1% larger than aid received The College of Saint Rose ($27,729 vs. $27,459)
Merrimack vs. The College of Saint Rose Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or The College of Saint Rose? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The College of Saint Rose or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at The College of Saint Rose (3.3)
- The College of Saint Rose has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. The College of Saint Rose Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or The College of Saint Rose? 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 The College of Saint Rose and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than The College of Saint Rose (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $14,600 more per year than The College of Saint Rose graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,400)
- The College of Saint Rose students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- The College of Saint Rose graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The College of Saint Rose 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/