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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Bridgewater, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 9,604 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | bridgew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $14,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $17,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 8,807 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 7,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,590 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $254 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 9,604 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Bridgewater State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Bridgewater State?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 656.9% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at Arkansas State University than Bridgewater State University ($12,744.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Bridgewater State ($12,011 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 40.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($10,100 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 30.3% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($11,225 vs. $8,616)
Arkansas State University vs. Bridgewater State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Bridgewater State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bridgewater State or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 92 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Bridgewater State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Bridgewater State? 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 Bridgewater State and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,590)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($201 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/