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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| Bridgewater College | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,370 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,660 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,350 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 40% |
Admission |
BC | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,984 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 3,618 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1375 | 1365/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
BC | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
BC | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 35% | ||
Campus |
BC | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 1,436 students)
BC vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or William & Mary?
- Bridgewater College is 120.8% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $18,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at William & Mary than Bridgewater College ($42,053.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than William & Mary ($19,660 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 1.3% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($14,370 vs. $14,555)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 73.9% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($36,350 vs. $20,908)
BC vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or BC .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 319 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
BC vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and BC.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Bridgewater College (91% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $25,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $43,100)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/