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Overview |
BBC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
BBC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $278 |
Diversity |
BBC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
BBC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BBC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,074 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Pitt-Bradford?
- Clarks Summit University is 117.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at BBC than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($29,700.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Pitt-Bradford ($16,176 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 41.5% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($7,300 vs. $10,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 46.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($19,782 vs. $13,470)
BBC vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and BBC.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Clarks Summit University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $24,200 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,221 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($17,688 vs. $26,909)
- BBC graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($182 vs. $278)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/