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Overview |
Bridgewater State | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 66% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $144 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | CSUMB | ||
| 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 CSUMB based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 7,045 students)
Bridgewater State vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or CSUMB?
- California State University Monterey Bay is 531% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at CSUMB than Bridgewater State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Bridgewater State ($11,435 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 14.8% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($14,162 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater State University than California State University Monterey Bay (82% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 1% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($8,702 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Bridgewater State .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $400 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $10,590 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $24,590)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($144 vs. $254)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/