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Overview |
Merrimack | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,860 students)
Merrimack vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Virginia Union University?
- Merrimack College is 335.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 335.1% higher at Merrimack than Virginia Union University ($45,815.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Merrimack ($21,057 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 97% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($9,286 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 222.5% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($27,729 vs. $8,597)
Merrimack vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Virginia Union University (70% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $24,700 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $33,300)
- Merrimack College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Merrimack graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/