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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Bridgewater State | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Bridgewater, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 9,604 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | bridgew.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Bridgewater State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $17,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 8,807 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 7,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Bridgewater State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,590 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $254 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Bridgewater State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Bridgewater State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Bridgewater State?
- University of Southern Maine is 786.2% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.7% higher at University of Southern Maine than Bridgewater State University ($22,680.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Bridgewater State ($12,343 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 29.6% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($10,924 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Bridgewater State University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 12.2% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($9,668 vs. $8,616)
University of Southern Maine vs. Bridgewater State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Bridgewater State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bridgewater State or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 12 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Bridgewater State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than University of Southern Maine (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,590)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($232 vs. $254)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/