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Overview |
Bridgewater State | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | MCPHS | ||
| 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 MCPHS based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 6,824 students)
Bridgewater State vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 3,862.6% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.5% higher at MCPHS than Bridgewater State University ($36,060.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than MCPHS ($17,225 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 37.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($14,162 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Bridgewater State University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 110% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($18,093 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 74 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Bridgewater State University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $57,000 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/