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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Siena College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Siena College | ||
| 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 Siena College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 3,648 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Siena College?
- Siena College is 4,399.5% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 480.8% higher at Siena College than Bridgewater State University ($40,945.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Siena College ($17,225 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,162 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Bridgewater State University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 247.6% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($29,952 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Bridgewater State vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Siena College? 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 Siena College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Bridgewater State University (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/