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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Lehman | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 960/1080 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $105 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lehman College is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman 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 Lehman 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 Lehman College than Bridgewater State ($4,974 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 26.5% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,162 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($10,412 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 29 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 Lehman (3.2)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Bridgewater State vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than CUNY Lehman College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $300 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($10,200 vs. $24,590)
- Lehman graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($105 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/