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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,550 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,586 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,230 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,631 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 7,698 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (9,550 students vs. 2,836 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 5,084.6% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 569.2% higher at Salve Regina University than Bridgewater State University ($47,180.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Salve Regina University ($16,230 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 20% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,586 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 234.3% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($29,790 vs. $8,911)
Bridgewater State vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Bridgewater State vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Bridgewater State University (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/