| Springfield vs. Merrimack |
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|---|---|---|
#10 in Federal Region I Universities #24 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #25 in Federal Region I Universities #44 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$44,974 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$53,962 |
| cheaper$33,722 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$36,800 |
| More$28,138 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$27,006 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,230 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier71.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.02% |
| Favorable18.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.86% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,599 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,862 |
| Smaller1,763 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,102 |
| Smaller836 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,760 |
| Smaller14 | Online Student Population | Larger1,344 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,984) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,874) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,967) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 358 | Number of faculty | 476 |
| Lower$74,061 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$110,844 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.