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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 513 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 84% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $124 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| 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 Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 513 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 1,837.1% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Bridgewater State University ($17,628.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($17,225 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 4.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($13,500 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Bridgewater State University (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 31.1% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($11,296 vs. $8,616)
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Bridgewater State vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Franklin Institute of Boston? 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 Franklin Institute of Boston and Bridgewater State.
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $12,590 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,590)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($124 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/