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Overview |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 73% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 6,690 students)
Bridgewater State vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 676.9% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY Cortland than Bridgewater State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than SUNY Cortland ($17,225 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 4% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($13,620 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University than SUNY College at Cortland (82% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 8.7% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($9,369 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Bridgewater State vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Bridgewater State University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $1,600 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,700)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,590)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/