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Overview |
Samuel Merritt University | NEC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samuelmerritt.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samuel Merritt University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Samuel Merritt University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Samuel Merritt University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samuel Merritt University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $110,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
Samuel Merritt University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Samuel Merritt University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 68% | ||
Campus |
Samuel Merritt University | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Samuel Merritt University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,911 students)
Samuel Merritt University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samuel Merritt University or NEC?
- New England College is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at NEC than Samuel Merritt University ($40,178.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Samuel Merritt University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($29,272 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Samuel Merritt University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Samuel Merritt University .
Samuel Merritt University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samuel Merritt University or NEC? 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 NEC and Samuel Merritt University.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $71,300 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $39,400)
- Samuel Merritt University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Samuel Merritt University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/