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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,550 | 5,371 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $9,675 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,305 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,586 | $16,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,230 | $17,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $7,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 92% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,631 | 3,564 | ||
| Admitted | 7,698 | 2,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (9,550 students vs. 5,371 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 963.2% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($9,675.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.5% higher at Southern Oregon University than Bridgewater State University ($28,305.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Southern Oregon University ($16,230 vs. $17,433)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 11.4% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,586 vs. $16,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than Bridgewater State University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($8,911 vs. $7,108)
Bridgewater State vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 33 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than Southern Oregon University (82.7%)
Bridgewater State vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Southern Oregon University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,099 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($23,491 vs. $24,590)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($242 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/