| WNE vs. Merrimack |
#286 in National Universities #34 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #25 in Federal Region I Universities #44 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$47,820 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$53,962 |
| cheaper$18,210 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$36,800 |
| Less$25,734 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$27,006 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,190 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier83.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.02% |
| Favorable12.51% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.86% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,674 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,862 |
| Smaller2,616 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,102 |
| Smaller1,058 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,760 |
| Smaller266 | Online Student Population | Larger1,344 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower21% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,150) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,874) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,240) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,967) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 383 | Number of faculty | 476 |
| Lower$96,149 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$110,844 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.