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Overview |
Bridgewater State | NCAT | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 92% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $299 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or NCAT?
- North Carolina A & T State University is 289% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($3,540.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at NCAT than Bridgewater State University ($17,050.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Bridgewater State ($9,189 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 54.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($9,179 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Bridgewater State University (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 17% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($10,082 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 86 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Bridgewater State vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $38,100)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $4,410 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,590 vs. $29,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($254 vs. $299)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/