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Overview |
Bridgewater State | NMSU | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $176 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 590.4% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232% higher at NMSU than Bridgewater State University ($23,407.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Bridgewater State ($10,407 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 25.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($11,252 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Bridgewater State University (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 52.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($13,168 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 13 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than NMSU (78%)
Bridgewater State vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,472 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($17,118 vs. $24,590)
- NMSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($176 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/