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Overview |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 87% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $202 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | SUNY Canton | ||
| 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 SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,836 students)
Bridgewater State vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or SUNY Canton?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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 63.1% higher at SUNY Canton than Bridgewater State University ($11,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Bridgewater State ($14,049 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 4.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($14,162 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Bridgewater State University (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 17% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($10,081 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or SUNY Canton? 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 Canton and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $5,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($19,552 vs. $24,590)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($202 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/