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Overview |
Framingham State University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 4,111 students)
Framingham State University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 4,623.2% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 549.9% higher at Merrimack than Framingham State University ($45,815.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Merrimack ($17,715 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 39% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($13,160 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than Framingham State University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 243.6% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($27,729 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Framingham State University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University or Merrimack? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Merrimack and Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Framingham State University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/