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Overview |
Bridgewater State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| 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 UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 7,457 students)
Bridgewater State vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 1,458.1% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Bridgewater State University ($30,317.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than UMass Dartmouth ($17,225 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 16.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,162 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Bridgewater State University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 16.7% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($10,055 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 29 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $1,170 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($24,590 vs. $25,760)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($254 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/