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Overview |
Merrimack | Willamette University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Merrimack | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,909 students)
Merrimack vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Willamette University?
- Merrimack College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Merrimack than Willamette University ($45,815.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Merrimack ($32,957 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 27.6% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($14,340 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Willamette University ($27,729 vs. $27,700)
Merrimack vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Merrimack College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merrimack students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/