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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Salem State University Framingham State University Westfield State University University of Massachusetts-Boston ECSU UMass Dartmouth Fitchburg State UConn UHart WestConn| Central Connecticut State University | Bridgewater State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Bridgewater State | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Bridgewater, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 9,550 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | bridgew.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Bridgewater State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $14,586 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $16,230 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
CCSU | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 8,631 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 7,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Bridgewater State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,590 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $254 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Bridgewater State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 9,550 students)
CCSU vs. Bridgewater State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Bridgewater State?
- Central Connecticut State University is 632.3% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.8% higher at CCSU than Bridgewater State University ($19,940.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than CCSU ($16,230 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 14.8% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($12,710 vs. $14,586)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Bridgewater State University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,911 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Bridgewater State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Bridgewater State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bridgewater State or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 15 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Bridgewater State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Bridgewater State? 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 Bridgewater State and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Central Connecticut State University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,700)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,590)
- CCSU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($232 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU 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/