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Overview |
ASU | BC | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ASU | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 1,436 students)
ASU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 850% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.8% higher at BC than Appalachian State University ($40,300.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than BC ($14,712 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,258 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 373.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($36,350 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 123 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than ASU (88.6%)
ASU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Bridgewater College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $1,500 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/