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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $1,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $21,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $11,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 1,028 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 919 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1030/1185 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 1,425 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 119.1% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($1,994.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Bridgewater State University ($15,882.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($17,225 vs. $21,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 1.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($14,162 vs. $14,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Bridgewater State University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 37% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($11,804 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065) is 69 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (22)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than Bridgewater State University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $42,200 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy 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/