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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Laboure College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 983 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | caritaschristi.org | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Laboure College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $30,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $30,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 0% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Laboure College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 103 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 38.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Laboure College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Laboure College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $23,036 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $238 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Laboure College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Laboure College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Laboure College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Laboure College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 983 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Laboure College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Laboure College?
- Laboure College is 3,244.8% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($30,438.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.7% higher at Laboure College than Bridgewater State University ($30,438.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laboure College are 18% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($12,000 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University than Laboure College (82% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is ?% larger than aid received Laboure College ($8,616 vs. $0)
Bridgewater State vs. Laboure College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Laboure College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laboure College or Bridgewater State .
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Laboure College (38.8%)
Bridgewater State vs. Laboure College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Laboure 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 Laboure College and Bridgewater State.
- Graduates from Laboure College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,700)
- Laboure College students graduate with a $1,554 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($23,036 vs. $24,590)
- Laboure College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($238 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laboure College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/