Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Cedarville's yield is 24 pts higher than Merrimack's
Yield rate - 2
Cedarville admits 70% vs. 70% at Merrimack
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- CedarvilleSelective
- MerrimackAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- CedarvilleTest-optional
- MerrimackTest-blind
How they read a record
Cedarville
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. 77% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Merrimack
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Cedarville | Merrimack |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Very important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Important | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Cedarville University (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why