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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 11% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 95.8% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Merrimack than Washington Adventist University ($45,815.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Merrimack ($17,088 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 75.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($10,440 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Merrimack College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 78.5% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($27,729 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University or Merrimack? 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 Merrimack and Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Washington Adventist University (70% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,900)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $961 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($26,039 vs. $27,000)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/