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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Quincy, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | enc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $26,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $26,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $20,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $20,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 688 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 61.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 970/1160 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $22,805 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $235 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 535 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Eastern Nazarene College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Eastern Nazarene College?
- Eastern Nazarene College is 2,837.4% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($26,730.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.1% higher at Eastern Nazarene College than Bridgewater State University ($26,730.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Eastern Nazarene College ($17,225 vs. $20,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 32.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($10,700 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 142.6% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($20,900 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Eastern Nazarene College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Eastern Nazarene College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Nazarene College or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 18 points higher than at Eastern Nazarene College (978)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (21)
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.21) as students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Bridgewater State vs. Eastern Nazarene College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is the same as at Eastern Nazarene College (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Eastern Nazarene College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,700)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $1,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($22,805 vs. $24,590)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($235 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/