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Overview |
Merrimack | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
Merrimack | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 4,397 students)
Merrimack vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Roger Williams University?
- Merrimack College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Merrimack than Roger Williams University ($45,815.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merrimack College than Roger Williams University ($37,296 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 12.3% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($16,294 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Merrimack College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($27,729 vs. $20,611)
Merrimack vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Roger Williams University (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $53,000)
- Roger Williams University and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Merrimack graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merrimack students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/