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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 3,430 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 4,162.6% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 450.2% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Bridgewater State University ($38,790.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Bridgewater State ($11,996 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 20.8% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($14,162 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 309.2% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($35,256 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 78 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Saint Peter's University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $410 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($24,590 vs. $25,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/