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Overview |
Bridgewater State | NDSU | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 77% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 923% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at NDSU than Bridgewater State University ($13,963.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Bridgewater State ($15,962 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 52.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($9,300 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (82% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 50.3% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,616 vs. $5,732)
Bridgewater State vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 95 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Bridgewater State University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $7,900 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $45,700)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($23,300 vs. $24,590)
- NDSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($240 vs. $254)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/