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Overview |
Merrimack | Western New England University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,688 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,636 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,636 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,995 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,849 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,235 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,693 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 10,079 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Merrimack | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Western New England 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 3,574 students)
Merrimack vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Western New England University?
- Merrimack College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Merrimack than Western New England University ($47,636.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Merrimack ($31,548 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 34.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,900 vs. $19,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College as Western New England University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Western New England University ($29,235 vs. $27,351)
Merrimack vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
Merrimack vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Western New England 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 Western New England University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Western New England University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Merrimack graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,000)
- Western New England University and Merrimack graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Western New England University and Merrimack graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/