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Overview |
UCCS | Bridgewater State | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Bridgewater, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 9,604 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | bridgew.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Bridgewater State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $14,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 82% |
Admission |
UCCS | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 8,807 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 7,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 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 |
Academics |
UCCS | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Bridgewater State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $24,590 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $254 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCCS | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Bridgewater State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 9,604 students)
UCCS vs. Bridgewater State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Bridgewater State?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 738.7% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.4% higher at UCCS than Bridgewater State University ($20,544.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Bridgewater State ($16,990 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 24.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($11,400 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Bridgewater State University (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 47.5% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($8,616 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. Bridgewater State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Bridgewater State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bridgewater State or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 92 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman UCCS students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. Bridgewater State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $700 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,700)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($20,999 vs. $24,590)
- UCCS graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($217 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS 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/