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Overview |
Merrimack | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Merrimack | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Worcester 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 Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 5,311 students)
Merrimack vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Worcester State University?
- Merrimack College is 4,623.2% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 549.9% higher at Merrimack than Worcester State University ($45,815.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Merrimack ($14,435 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 38.1% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($13,245 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 371.5% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($27,729 vs. $5,881)
Merrimack vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Worcester 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 Worcester State University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Worcester State University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/