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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 953/1178 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 1,407 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 3,330.8% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.8% higher at Dominican College than Bridgewater State University ($31,220.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Dominican College ($17,225 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 1% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($14,020 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Bridgewater State University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 163.1% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($22,666 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 117 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Dominican 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 Dominican College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $5,800 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $1,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($24,590 vs. $26,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/