Fitchburg State vs. Merrimack

Both Fitchburg State University and Merrimack College are 4 years schools located in Massachusetts. The following statements compare Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State ($17,126).
  • Merrimack's acceptance rate (74.63%) is lower than Fitchburg State (86.06%).
  • Fitchburg State has higher yield (18.31%) than Merrimack (12.02%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,120.
  • Fitchburg State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Merrimack (13 to 1).
  • Fitchburg State (6,554 students) is larger than Merrimack (5,505 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Merrimack ($25,169) has higher amount of financial aid than Fitchburg State ($6,904).
  • Merrimack's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Fitchburg State (56%).
Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University

Public, 4 years • Fitchburg, MA #43 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,046 In-State
$17,126 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,904
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
86.06% Acceptance Rate
18.31% Yield
Enrollment
3,168 Undergraduate
3,386 Graduate
2,984 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
200 Faculties (full-time)
541 Staffs (full-time)
$84,396 Faculty Salary
$67,369 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,566 annual charge
-1,705 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,950 annual charge
Merrimack College

Merrimack College

Private, 4 years • North Andover, MA #35 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$51,786
Financial Aid
$25,169
Test Scores
Admission
74.63% Acceptance Rate
12.02% 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
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,328 annual charge
-2,874 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,967 annual charge
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