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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 60% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $284 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 3,083 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 6,229.7% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 717% higher at Holy Cross than Bridgewater State University ($57,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Holy Cross ($17,225 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 17.4% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,162 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University than College of the Holy Cross (82% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 359.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($39,615 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Bridgewater State .
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Bridgewater State vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Bridgewater State University (91% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $34,700 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,500)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($254 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/