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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $286 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 1,324 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 4,630% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Bridgewater State University ($43,043.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Cedar Crest College ($17,225 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 11.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($12,722 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 276.2% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($32,415 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 28 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Bridgewater State vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Cedar Crest College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $3,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,750)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($254 vs. $286)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/