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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 85% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 982/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is 439.9% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($4,913.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi than Bridgewater State University ($15,299.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi than Bridgewater State ($15,181 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi are 30.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($10,868 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi than Bridgewater State University (85% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($8,616 vs. $7,780)
Bridgewater State vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 33 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? 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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $1,300 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,700)
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $1,590 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,590)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($237 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/