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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,550 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,586 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,230 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,631 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 7,698 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1066/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (9,550 students vs. 2,485 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 4,412.1% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 482.4% higher at Alvernia University than Bridgewater State University ($41,060.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Alvernia University ($16,230 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,586 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Bridgewater State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 221.1% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($28,611 vs. $8,911)
Bridgewater State vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 2 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Bridgewater State vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Bridgewater State University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $900 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,800)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/