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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU Franciscan Nova JMU RU VWC FGCU UT CNU BAC| Bridgewater College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | AMU | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
BC | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
BC | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 66% | ||
Campus |
BC | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,310 students)
BC vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or AMU?
- Bridgewater College is 54.2% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at BC than Ave Maria University ($38,800.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than AMU ($19,332 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 3.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,402 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 60% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($34,142 vs. $21,341)
BC vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or BC .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 64 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AMU (3.6)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than AMU (44.2%)
BC vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or AMU? 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 AMU and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Ave Maria University (59% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/