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University of Lynchburg Cabrini College Longwood University EMU Temple Messiah College Arcadia Cairn WCU JMU RU YCP| Eastern University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | BC | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,421 students)
Eastern University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at BC than Eastern University ($38,800.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Eastern University ($19,332 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 11.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,424 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 33.7% larger than aid received Eastern University ($34,142 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 8 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or BC? 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 BC and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Bridgewater College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $2,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,100)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/