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Overview |
Bridgewater State | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | St. Cloud State University | ||
| 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
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 868.2% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.2% higher at St. Cloud State University than Bridgewater State University ($18,695.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Bridgewater State ($14,065 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 42.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($9,950 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Cloud State University than Bridgewater State University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($8,616 vs. $6,042)
Bridgewater State vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Saint Cloud State University (1030) is 34 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or St. Cloud State University? 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 St. Cloud State University and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Saint Cloud State University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $45,700)
- Saint Cloud State University students graduate with a $2,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,590)
- St. Cloud State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($232 vs. $254)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/