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Overview |
Bridgewater State | USMMA | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,550 | 961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,586 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,230 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 7% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,631 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 7,698 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $67 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (9,550 students vs. 961 students)
Bridgewater State vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or USMMA?
- Bridgewater State University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($910.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bridgewater State than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($7,050.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Bridgewater State ($5,173 vs. $16,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (72% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 103.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($8,911 vs. $4,374)
Bridgewater State vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 224 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than USMMA (32.5%)
Bridgewater State vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Bridgewater State.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $46,700 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $45,700)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $18,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($6,500 vs. $24,590)
- USMMA graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($67 vs. $254)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/