- Both Bridgewater State University (BSU) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) are public.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- MCLA has more expensive tuition of $20,559 than BSU ($17,529).
- MCLA has tighter acceptance rate of 76.63% than BSU (80.36%).
- BSU is larger with 9,604 students than MCLA (938 students).
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| #22 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #152 in Liberal Arts Colleges #34 in Massachusetts |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bridgewater, MA | Location | North Adams, MA |
BSU| Known as | MCLA | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,389 Massachusetts residents $17,529 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,884 Massachusetts residents $20,559 out-of-state |
| $8,793 Massachusetts residents $9,041 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,638 Massachusetts residents $7,853 out-of-state |
| $7,986 | Financial Aid | $9,643 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 80.36% | Acceptance Rate | 76.63% |
| 29.55% | Yield | 19.37% |
| 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,604 | Total Students | 938 |
| 8,116 | Undergraduate | 838 |
| 1,488 | Graduate | 100 |
| 1,004 | Online Enrollment | 78 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 75% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $47,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,298) $9,488 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,020) $7,600 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (16 meals per week) $6,032 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 337 Full-time 425 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 87 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 1,088 Full-time 425 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 299 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $87,755 for Faculties $68,577 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,523 for Faculties $61,262 Part-time |