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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Stockton | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Galloway, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 9,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | stockton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Stockton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $12,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $20,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $13,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $18,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $11,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Stockton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 9,591 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 8,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Stockton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Stockton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $21,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $218 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Stockton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Stockton | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Stockton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Stockton based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 9,080 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Stockton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Stockton?
- Stockton University is 1,300% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.4% higher at Stockton than Bridgewater State University ($20,474.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Stockton ($17,225 vs. $18,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 4.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($13,564 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Bridgewater State University (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 35% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($11,635 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Stockton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Stockton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 78 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Stockton (85.5%)
Bridgewater State vs. Stockton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Stockton? 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 Stockton and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Bridgewater State University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $45,700)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $3,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($21,108 vs. $24,590)
- Stockton graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($218 vs. $254)
- More Stockton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/