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Overview |
Merrimack | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 |
Merrimack | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Merrimack | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 2,872 students)
Merrimack vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Salve Regina University?
- Merrimack College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Merrimack than Salve Regina University ($45,815.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merrimack College than Salve Regina University ($37,296 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 10.9% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($16,500 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($27,729 vs. $26,787)
Merrimack vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Merrimack vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Merrimack College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,300)
- Salve Regina University and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Merrimack graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merrimack students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/