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Overview |
Mitchell College | Merrimack | ||
| Location | New London, CT | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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, 2024 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | Merrimack | ||
| 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 Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Merrimack than Mitchell College ($45,815.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mitchell College than Merrimack ($30,365 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mitchell College are 23.6% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,800 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 28.1% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($27,729 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Mitchell College vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College or Merrimack? 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 Merrimack and Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Mitchell College (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $25,100 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/