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Overview |
Bridgewater State | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 534 students)
Bridgewater State vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 1,564.8% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.4% higher at UNH Manchester than Bridgewater State University ($34,010.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than UNH Manchester ($17,225 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 5.7% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($14,162 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Bridgewater State University (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 10.2% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($8,616 vs. $7,822)
Bridgewater State vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 14 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester (85.3%)
Bridgewater State vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Bridgewater State University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $7,600 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/