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Overview |
University of Maine-Machias | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Machias, ME | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 762 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine-Machias | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,700 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,630 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Maine-Machias | 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 | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Maine-Machias | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine-Machias | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maine-Machias | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
University of Maine-Machias | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine-Machias | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 762 students)
University of Maine-Machias vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine-Machias or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 523.3% more expensive to attend than University of Maine-Machias for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.7% higher at Merrimack than University of Maine at Machias ($45,815.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 112% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($8,630 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than University of Maine at Machias (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($27,729 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine-Machias or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or University of Maine-Machias .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Maine-Machias (3.2)
University of Maine-Machias vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine-Machias 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 University of Maine-Machias.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than University of Maine at Machias (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $30,500 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine-Machias students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/