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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Endicott College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Beverly, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 4,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #341 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | endicott.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Endicott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $36,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $16,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $39,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $16,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Endicott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 5,430 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 3,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Endicott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Endicott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Endicott College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Endicott College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Endicott 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 Endicott College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 4,006 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Endicott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Endicott College?
- Endicott College is 3,957.8% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($36,926.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 423.8% higher at Endicott College than Bridgewater State University ($36,926.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Endicott College ($17,225 vs. $39,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 19.7% lower than costs at Endicott College ($14,162 vs. $16,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Endicott College than Bridgewater State University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Endicott College students is 91.9% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($16,533 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Endicott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Endicott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Endicott College or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman Endicott College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Endicott College (73.3%)
Bridgewater State vs. Endicott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Endicott 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 Endicott College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than Bridgewater State University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Endicott College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/