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Overview |
Bridgewater State | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $117 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or City College of New York?
- CUNY City College is 661.5% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at City College of New York than Bridgewater State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Bridgewater State ($5,181 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 20.6% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,162 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 14% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($9,822 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 129 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Bridgewater State vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than CUNY City College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,700)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,190 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($11,400 vs. $24,590)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($117 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/