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Overview |
IU East | Bridgewater State | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Bridgewater, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 9,604 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | bridgew.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Bridgewater State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $14,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $17,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
IU East | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 8,807 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 7,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Bridgewater State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,590 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $254 |
Diversity |
IU East | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 7% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Bridgewater State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Bridgewater State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Bridgewater State?
- Indiana University East is 699.3% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.7% higher at IU East than Bridgewater State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Bridgewater State ($8,837 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 50.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($9,412 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Bridgewater State University (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater State University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,616 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Bridgewater State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Bridgewater State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bridgewater State or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 35 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Bridgewater State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Indiana University East (52% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $12,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,590)
- IU East graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($211 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/