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Estimated Annual Savings · 2025–26 Rates
$12,334
standard double + dining vs. avg. off-campus near Merrimack
Merrimack Double + Dining$21,934 / yr
Off-Campus avg. (2 roommates)$9,600 / 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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02 — Curated Listings
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03 — Roommate Matching
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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 Open Access (Standard Board Plan) at $7,570/yr. Apartment-style residences do not require a dining plan.

Your Housing Parameters

Annual Savings
$11,140
per year choosing off-campus over Merrimack dorms
On-Campus / yr
$20,740
Off-Campus / yr
$9,600
Monthly Off-Campus Breakdown
Your share of rent$450 / mo
Groceries & food (per person)$300 / mo
Utilities (per person)$100 / mo
Total per month$850 / mo
Over 4 years of college
$44,560
in total estimated savings

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