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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,091 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 3,861.8% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Bridgewater State University ($36,052.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($17,225 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 8.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($13,056 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 184.5% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($24,512 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 72 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Bridgewater State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is the same as at Gwynedd Mercy College (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $410 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,590 vs. $25,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/