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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Brookline, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 636 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | newbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $33,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 0% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Newbury College-Brookline | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Newbury College-Brookline based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 636 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Newbury College-Brookline Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Newbury College-Brookline?
- Newbury College Brookline is 3,629.7% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($33,940.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 381.4% higher at Newbury College-Brookline than Bridgewater State University ($33,940.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Newbury College Brookline ($14,162 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University than Newbury College Brookline (82% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is ?% larger than aid received Newbury College Brookline ($8,616 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Newbury College-Brookline? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newbury College-Brookline or Bridgewater State .
Bridgewater State vs. Newbury College-Brookline Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Newbury College-Brookline? 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 Newbury College-Brookline and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Newbury College Brookline (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Newbury College-Brookline graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $38,900)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Newbury College-Brookline graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Newbury College-Brookline graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newbury College-Brookline students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/