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Overview |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 82% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1170/1348 | ||
| 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-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 1,599.1% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than Bridgewater State University ($33,830.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($17,225 vs. $17,240)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 1.7% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($13,930 vs. $14,162)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University as University of Massachusetts Lowell (82% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 39.1% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($11,983 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Lowell (1197) is 201 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Lowell students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (86%)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? 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-Lowell and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $9,600 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $410 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($24,590 vs. $25,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/