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Overview |
Bridgewater State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 88% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 9,242 students)
Bridgewater State vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 600.2% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at West Texas A & M University than Bridgewater State University ($8,267.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Bridgewater State ($17,001 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 43.6% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($9,860 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Bridgewater State University (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 14.9% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,616 vs. $7,500)
Bridgewater State vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 25 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Bridgewater State (87.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than West Texas A & M University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,590)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($211 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/