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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Utica College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 3,861 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Utica College?
- Utica College is 2,450.3% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.2% higher at Utica College than Bridgewater State University ($23,208.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Utica College ($17,225 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 11.8% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($12,667 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Bridgewater State University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 61.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($13,939 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Bridgewater State vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Utica College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $600 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,700)
- Utica College students graduate with a $590 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,590)
- Utica College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($248 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College 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/