MERRIMACK COLLEGE

Off-campus housing, intelligently compared.

DormDrop helps Merrimack students and families understand the true financial difference between on-campus and off-campus living — then find the right property near campus.

$12,334
Max savings vs. Merrimack double + dining
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Properties near campus
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Estimated Annual Savings · 2025–26 Rates
$10,230
standard double + dining vs. avg. off-campus near Merrimack
Merrimack Double + Dining$21,934 / yr
Off-Campus est. (rent + food + utilities)$11,700 / yr
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Official 2025–26 Merrimack rates used
Source: Merrimack Housing Office
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Properties within 5 miles of campus
North Andover · Andover · Lawrence · Methuen
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Roommate matching included
Lifestyle-based matching with direct messaging
01 — Savings Analysis
Compare the real cost

Input your dorm type, meal plan, and preferences. Get a precise year-over-year and 4-year financial comparison with no guesswork.

02 — Curated Listings
Student-verified properties

Every listing is proximity-scored to Merrimack. Walk times, T access, and lease terms are clearly displayed. Only what matters to students.

03 — Roommate Matching
Compatible housemates

Lifestyle-based matching pairs students based on schedules, habits, and preferences — with a built-in direct messaging system.

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Built with official 2025–26 Merrimack College rates. Select your exact dorm type below for a precise comparison against off-campus options near campus.

Official Source
2025–26 Merrimack College Housing & Dining Rates
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Room Type Room Only + Dining Total / yr
Double$13,324$8,610$21,934
Triple / Quad$12,524$8,610$21,134
Single$16,250$8,610$24,860
Monican / Ash Suite$14,524$8,610$23,134
O'Brien / North & South Suite$15,274$8,610$23,884
Student Apartment (7 meal plan optional)$16,250$7,560*$23,810
* Dining plan rate shown is the 19 Meals Per Week / All Access plan at $8,610/yr. Apartment-style residences do not require a dining plan.

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Roommate Finder

Match with the right housemate.

Answer a few questions about how you live and we'll pair you with compatible Merrimack students — with direct messaging built in.

Roommate Matching · Members Only

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Create a free DormDrop account to take the lifestyle quiz and see compatible Merrimack students with built-in messaging. We match on sleep schedule, study habits, cleanliness, and more — not just proximity.

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  • See compatibility scores based on real lifestyle preferences
  • Direct messaging — no third-party apps needed
Your lifestyle,
your match.

We match on more than proximity. Sleep schedule, study habits, cleanliness, and social preferences all factor into your compatibility score.

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