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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Curry College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1083/1165 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,052 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Curry College?
- Curry College is 4,563.7% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 502% higher at Curry College than Bridgewater State University ($42,440.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Curry College ($17,225 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 20.3% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,162 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Bridgewater State University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 241.2% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($29,402 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 55 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Bridgewater State vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Curry 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 Curry College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Curry College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $1,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($24,590 vs. $26,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/