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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion University of Lynchburg VCU Mason Randolph-Macon EMU SU Roanoke College| Bridgewater College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,370 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,660 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,350 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,984 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 3,618 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/29 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1375 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
BC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BC | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 1,436 students)
BC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Longwood University?
- Bridgewater College is 365.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at BC than Longwood University ($40,300.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Longwood University ($19,660 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 10.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($14,370 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Longwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 234.4% larger than aid received Longwood University ($36,350 vs. $10,869)
BC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 49 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
BC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Longwood 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 Longwood University and BC.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Bridgewater College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $43,100)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/