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Overview |
Bridgewater State | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 3,840 students)
Bridgewater State vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 1,042.6% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.8% higher at USC Aiken than Bridgewater State University ($20,856.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Bridgewater State ($11,872 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 69.1% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($8,376 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 14.8% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($9,891 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 20 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Bridgewater State vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,600)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $1,410 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($24,590 vs. $26,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken 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/