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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Elms College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Elms 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 1,275 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 4,156.6% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449.4% higher at Elms College than Bridgewater State University ($38,735.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Elms College ($17,225 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 4.7% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,162 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Bridgewater State University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 214.6% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($27,109 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 20 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Elms 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 Elms College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Bridgewater State University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $600 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $410 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($24,590 vs. $25,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College 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/