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Overview |
Merrimack | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $11,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $27,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $15,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Merrimack | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | 403 | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | 315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Merrimack | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Merrimack | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 573 students)
Merrimack vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or University of Valley Forge?
- Merrimack College is 106.2% more expensive to attend than University of Valley Forge for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at Merrimack than University of Valley Forge ($47,636.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Valley Forge than Merrimack ($27,854 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 75.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($11,410 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than University of Valley Forge (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 90.9% larger than aid received University of Valley Forge ($29,235 vs. $15,317)
Merrimack vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- University of Valley Forge has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
Merrimack vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than University of Valley Forge (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $24,300 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $33,700)
- University of Valley Forge and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Valley Forge 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 University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/