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Overview |
Bridgewater State | York | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,550 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | York | ||
| 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 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 86% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,631 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 7,698 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $90 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | York | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | York | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | York | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (9,550 students vs. 6,161 students)
Bridgewater State vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or York?
- CUNY York College 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 York 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 York College than Bridgewater State ($5,631 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 York College ($14,586 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Bridgewater State University (86% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 12.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($8,911 vs. $7,896)
Bridgewater State vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 111 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at York (3.15)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than York (59.4%)
Bridgewater State vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or York? 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 York and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than CUNY York College (52% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $15,790 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($8,800 vs. $24,590)
- York graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($90 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/