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Overview |
Bridgewater State | SMFA | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 492 students)
Bridgewater State vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 4,287.7% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 466.4% higher at SMFA than Bridgewater State University ($39,928.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than SMFA ($17,225 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 4.9% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($14,162 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 81.4% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($15,629 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Bridgewater State .
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than SMFA (81.1%)
Bridgewater State vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Bridgewater State University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $34,300)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $1,410 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($24,590 vs. $26,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/