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Overview |
Bridgewater State | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 87% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $149 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 2,110 students)
Bridgewater State vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or A&M-Texarkana?
- Texas A & M University Texarkana is 569.2% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.9% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Bridgewater State University ($18,819.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Bridgewater State ($10,646 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Texarkana are 23.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($11,476 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Bridgewater State University (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is 29% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($11,114 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 1 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Bridgewater State.
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $10,086 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($14,504 vs. $24,590)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($149 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/