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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $229 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 1,317.6% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Bridgewater State University ($30,600.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Bridgewater State ($16,578 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($14,162 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than Bridgewater State University (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 52.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($13,168 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 34 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Accepted freshman Rutgers University-Newark students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Bridgewater State vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 Rutgers University-Newark and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Bridgewater State University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $20,500 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $45,700)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,590)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($229 vs. $254)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/