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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Smith College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,550 | 2,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $61,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $61,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,586 | $21,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,230 | $27,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $54,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 68% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,631 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 7,698 | 1,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1408/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $196 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (9,550 students vs. 2,830 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Smith College?
- Smith College is 6,631.9% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($61,260.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 768.9% higher at Smith College than Bridgewater State University ($61,260.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Smith College ($16,230 vs. $27,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 46.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,586 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University than Smith College (72% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 509.5% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($54,311 vs. $8,911)
Bridgewater State vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Smith 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 Smith College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Bridgewater State University (85% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,700)
- Smith College students graduate with a $5,590 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,590)
- Smith College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($196 vs. $254)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/