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Overview |
Merrimack | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Merrimack | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Westfield State 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 Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 4,702 students)
Merrimack vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Westfield State University?
- Merrimack College is 4,623.2% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 549.9% higher at Merrimack than Westfield State University ($45,815.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Merrimack ($18,021 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 41.9% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,894 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Westfield State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 301.6% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($27,729 vs. $6,904)
Merrimack vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Westfield State University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/