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Overview |
Bridgewater State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,550 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,586 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,230 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,631 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 7,698 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $217 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 9,550 students)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 1,376.9% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 374.2% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Bridgewater State University ($33,432.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Bridgewater State ($11,577 vs. $16,230)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 11.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($13,104 vs. $14,586)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Bridgewater State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 71.9% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($15,314 vs. $8,911)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 109 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Bridgewater State vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 Missouri-St Louis and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $600 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,700)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $3,603 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($20,987 vs. $24,590)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($217 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/