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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU CUW UWM CMA JMU RU VWC Alverno College Mount Mary College CNU| Bridgewater College | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Stritch | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
BC | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,332 students)
BC vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Stritch?
- Bridgewater College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at BC than Cardinal Stritch University ($38,800.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Stritch ($19,332 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 55.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($8,900 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 19.1% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($34,142 vs. $28,670)
BC vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 6 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than BC (90.4%)
BC vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Stritch? 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 Stritch and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $9,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,100)
- Cardinal Stritch University and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and BC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/