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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Immaculata University | ||
| 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,361 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 2,856% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.6% higher at Immaculata University than Bridgewater State University ($26,900.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Immaculata University ($17,225 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 12.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($12,620 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 82.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($15,749 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 21 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Immaculata University? 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 Immaculata University and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Bridgewater State University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/