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Overview |
Bridgewater State | City Tech | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,550 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,586 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,230 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 86% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,631 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 7,698 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 880/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $109 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 9,550 students)
Bridgewater State vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or City Tech?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 661.5% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at City Tech than Bridgewater State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Bridgewater State ($5,417 vs. $16,230)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 49.4% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,586 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Bridgewater State University (86% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 12.7% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,911 vs. $7,904)
Bridgewater State vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Bridgewater State .
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than City Tech (80.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (52% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $13,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($10,613 vs. $24,590)
- City Tech graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($109 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/