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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Bridgewater, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 9,604 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | bridgew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $14,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $17,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 8,807 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 7,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,590 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $254 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | 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
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Bridgewater State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Bridgewater State?
- Frostburg State University is 666.4% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210% higher at Frostburg State University than Bridgewater State University ($21,854.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Bridgewater State ($16,114 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 16.7% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($12,140 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Bridgewater State University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($9,667 vs. $8,616)
Frostburg State University vs. Bridgewater State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Bridgewater State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bridgewater State or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 41 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Frostburg State University vs. Bridgewater State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University 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 Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Frostburg State University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $200 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,700)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,590)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/