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Overview |
Bridgewater State | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $203 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | TAMUK | ||
| 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 TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 6,092 students)
Bridgewater State vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or TAMUK?
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is 464.5% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.2% higher at TAMUK than Bridgewater State University ($18,133.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Bridgewater State ($11,347 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 50.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($9,425 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Bridgewater State University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 24.5% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($10,723 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 59 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $600 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,700)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $4,954 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($19,636 vs. $24,590)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($203 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/