Bridgewater State vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WICatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Bridgewater State lists Mass every weekday; University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire lists Mass 8 times a week.
- Bridgewater State lists confession 2 times a week; University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 6 times a week.
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has the higher graduation rate: 64% against 53% at Bridgewater State.
- Median debt is lower at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: $20,909, against $24,286 at Bridgewater State.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
8 times a week
Confession times
2 times a week
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Bridgewater, MA
Eau Claire, WI
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
9,550
9,991
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
88%
82%
Average SAT
1180
1220
ACT middle 50%
25–30
22–27
Graduation rate
53%
64%
First-year retention
75%
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,383
$16,550
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,007
$10,270
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,579
$10,968
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$13,559
$12,766
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,904
$18,278
Net price, over $110,000 income
$21,176
$20,778
Median debt
$24,286
$20,909
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,466
$58,561
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Bridgewater State University · University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire