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 (74.00%) is lower than Bridgewater State (89.00%).
  • Bridgewater State has higher yield (21.00%) than Merrimack (11.00%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,130.
  • Merrimack's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Bridgewater State (17 to 1).
  • Bridgewater State (9,604 students) is larger than Merrimack (5,505 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Merrimack ($25,169) has higher amount of financial aid than Bridgewater State ($7,986).
  • Merrimack's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Bridgewater State (56%).
Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University

Public, 4 years • Bridgewater, MA #22 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,389 In-State
$17,529 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,986
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
89.00% Acceptance Rate
21.00% Yield
Enrollment
8,116 Undergraduate
1,488 Graduate
1,004 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
337 Faculties (full-time)
1,088 Staffs (full-time)
$87,755 Faculty Salary
$68,577 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,678 annual charge
-3,301 capacity
Merrimack College

Merrimack College

Private, 4 years • North Andover, MA #35 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$51,786
Financial Aid
$25,169
Test Scores
Admission
74.00% Acceptance Rate
11.00% Yield
Enrollment
4,229 Undergraduate
1,276 Graduate
812 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
203 Faculties (full-time)
599 Staffs (full-time)
$86,471 Faculty Salary
$64,713 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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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