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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Neumann | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 905/1085 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,155 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 3,625.3% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.9% higher at Neumann than Bridgewater State University ($33,900.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Neumann ($17,225 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Neumann University ($14,162 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 197.4% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($25,623 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 91 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Bridgewater State vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Bridgewater State University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,600)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/