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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,921 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 4,419.6% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 483.4% higher at Springfield College than Bridgewater State University ($41,128.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Springfield College ($17,225 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 3.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($13,720 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 229.3% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($28,376 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 46 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Bridgewater State vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Bridgewater State University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,700)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $90 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,590)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($253 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/