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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Hartwick College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 1,103 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 5,422.4% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 612.8% higher at Hartwick College than Bridgewater State University ($50,254.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Hartwick College ($17,225 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartwick College are 1% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($14,028 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 384.2% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($41,717 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Hartwick 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 Hartwick College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Bridgewater State University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $600 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $45,100)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/