College comparison

Merrimack College vs Wentworth Institute of Technology

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Merrimack College North Andover, MA	Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA
Acceptance rateMerrimack College is more selective	70%	91%
SAT (25–75)	—	1110–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,916	3,747
Avg net price	$37,927	$34,170
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	North Andover, MA	Boston, MA

Quick answers

Is Merrimack College or Wentworth Institute of Technology harder to get into?

Merrimack College is more selective: Merrimack College's acceptance rate is approximately 70% and Wentworth Institute of Technology's is approximately 91% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Merrimack College vs Wentworth Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Merrimack College and 1110–1320 at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.