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Overview |
Merrimack | Wingate University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Merrimack | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Merrimack | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | Wingate 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,396 students)
Merrimack vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or Wingate University?
- Merrimack College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Wingate University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Merrimack than Wingate University ($45,815.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Merrimack ($18,823 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 75.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($10,444 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Merrimack College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Merrimack College ($36,262 vs. $27,729)
Merrimack vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack or Wingate 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 Wingate University and Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Wingate University (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Wingate University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,900)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/