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Overview |
BC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
BC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
BC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,358 students)
BC vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Emory and Henry College?
- Bridgewater College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at BC than Emory and Henry College ($38,800.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Emory and Henry College ($19,332 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 0.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,800 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 7.9% larger than aid received Emory and Henry College ($34,142 vs. $31,643)
BC vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 54 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than BC (90.4%)
BC vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is the same as at Emory and Henry College (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,100)
- Emory and Henry College and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College 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 Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/