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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Wilkes | ||
| 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 5,207 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 4,200.4% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 455.1% higher at Wilkes than Bridgewater State University ($39,134.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Wilkes ($17,225 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,162 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Bridgewater State University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 241.7% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($29,441 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 57 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Bridgewater State University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $1,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($24,590 vs. $26,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/