Bridgewater State vs. Merrimack
Both Bridgewater State University and Merrimack College are 4 years schools located in Massachusetts. The following statements compare Bridgewater State University and Merrimack College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Merrimack's tuition ($51,786) is more expensive than Bridgewater State ($17,529).
- Merrimack's acceptance rate (73.61%) is lower than Bridgewater State (89.19%).
- Bridgewater State has higher yield (20.52%) than Merrimack (10.63%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,130.
- Merrimack's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Bridgewater State (17 to 1).
- Bridgewater State (9,550 students) is larger than Merrimack (5,688 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merrimack ($27,006) has higher amount of financial aid than Bridgewater State ($7,936).
- Merrimack's graduation rate (72%) is higher than Bridgewater State (55%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,389 In-State
$17,529 out-of-state
$17,529 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,936
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
89.19% Acceptance Rate
20.52% Yield
Enrollment
8,172 Undergraduate
1,378 Graduate
943 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
331 Faculties (full-time)
1,087 Staffs (full-time)
$87,755 Faculty Salary
$68,577 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,678 annual charge
-3,301 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$51,786
Financial Aid
$27,006
Test Scores
Admission
73.61% Acceptance Rate
10.63% Yield
Enrollment
4,199 Undergraduate
1,489 Graduate
1,024 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
196 Faculties (full-time)
622 Staffs (full-time)
$86,471 Faculty Salary
$64,713 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,232 annual charge
-2,826 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,763 annual charge
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