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Overview |
Merrimack | Norwich University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Merrimack | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,363 students)
Merrimack vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Norwich University?
- Merrimack College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Merrimack than Norwich University ($45,815.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Merrimack ($24,501 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 15.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($15,800 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 38.8% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($38,481 vs. $27,729)
Merrimack vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Norwich University? 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 Norwich University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Norwich University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,900)
- Norwich University and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Merrimack graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merrimack students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/