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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $47,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $47,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $19,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $38,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $29,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | 13,693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | 10,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 880/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than University of Bridgeport based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 4,103 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 45% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Merrimack than University of Bridgeport ($47,636.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than Merrimack ($26,064 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Bridgeport are 22.3% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($16,350 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than University of Bridgeport (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 8.5% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($29,235 vs. $26,933)
University of Bridgeport vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or University of Bridgeport .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than University of Bridgeport (64.3%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport 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 University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than University of Bridgeport (70% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $12,500 more per year than University of Bridgeport graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,500)
- Merrimack College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Merrimack College and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/