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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $47,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $47,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $19,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $38,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $29,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 13,693 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 10,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 5,688 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 219.6% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($47,636.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Merrimack than University of Massachusetts Boston ($47,636.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Merrimack ($17,554 vs. $38,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 14.2% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($17,512 vs. $19,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 131.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($29,235 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Merrimack (3.3)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Merrimack (73.6%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/