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Overview |
Bridgewater State | MMC | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,550 | 1,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,586 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,230 | $38,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $25,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,631 | 8,138 | ||
| Admitted | 7,698 | 6,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (9,550 students vs. 1,648 students)
Bridgewater State vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 4,119.8% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 444.7% higher at MMC than Bridgewater State University ($38,400.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than MMC ($16,230 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 38.4% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,586 vs. $20,191)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 185.6% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($25,446 vs. $8,911)
Bridgewater State vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 42 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming MMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than MMC (78.9%)
Bridgewater State vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or MMC? 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 MMC and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $900 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,590)
- MMC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($242 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC 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/