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Endicott College UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Stonehill College BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon| Merrimack College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Merrimack | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 29% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Merrimack | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Merrimack for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Wake Forest than Merrimack College ($61,012.00 vs. $45,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Merrimack ($26,197 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 9.9% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($16,652 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Wake Forest University (97% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 95.6% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($54,233 vs. $27,729)
Merrimack vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Merrimack .
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Merrimack vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Merrimack College (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Merrimack graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $58,000)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merrimack students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/