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Overview |
BC | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
BC | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
BC | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 76% | ||
Campus |
BC | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Liberty University?
- Bridgewater College is 81.5% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at BC than Liberty University ($38,800.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Liberty University ($19,332 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 12% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,350 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 173.8% larger than aid received Liberty University ($34,142 vs. $12,471)
BC vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 36 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than BC (90.4%)
BC vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Liberty University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/