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Overview |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $228 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 1,498% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 403.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Bridgewater State University ($35,515.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Bridgewater State ($17,123 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 19.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,162 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Bridgewater State University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 28.9% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($11,104 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 59 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $5,500 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,700)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,590)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($228 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/