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Overview |
Post University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Post University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Post University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 11% |
Students |
Post University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 5,505 students)
Post University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 199.2% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.2% higher at Merrimack than Post University ($45,815.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Merrimack ($18,307 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 57.7% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($11,600 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Post University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 209.2% larger than aid received Post University ($27,729 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Post University .
Post University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University 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 Post University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Post University (70% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,300)
- Merrimack College and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Merrimack College and Post University 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 Post University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/