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Overview |
Bridgewater State | MSU | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $193 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,777 students)
Bridgewater State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or MSU?
- Minot State University is 687.7% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at MSU than Bridgewater State University ($7,168.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Bridgewater State ($12,360 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 97.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($7,180 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Bridgewater State University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 55.5% larger than aid received Minot State University ($8,616 vs. $5,542)
Bridgewater State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 3 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or MSU? 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 MSU and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Minot State University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $500 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $5,865 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($18,725 vs. $24,590)
- MSU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($193 vs. $254)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/