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Overview |
Merrimack | CUW | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Merrimack | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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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, 2023 |
Academics |
Merrimack | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | CUW | ||
| 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 CUW based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 4,988 students)
Merrimack vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or CUW?
- Merrimack College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Merrimack than Concordia University Wisconsin ($45,815.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Merrimack ($24,485 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 50.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($12,160 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Merrimack College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($27,729 vs. $23,477)
Merrimack vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than CUW (70.4%)
Merrimack vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or CUW? 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 CUW and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $11,900 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/