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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Mercy | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 8,615 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 2,154.7% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191% higher at Mercy than Bridgewater State University ($20,518.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Bridgewater State ($15,879 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 0.3% lower than costs at Mercy College ($14,162 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Bridgewater State University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 71.6% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($14,789 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Bridgewater State vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Mercy College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $891 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,590)
- Mercy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/