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Overview |
BC | MBBC | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
BC | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
BC | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
BC | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 65% | ||
Campus |
BC | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 965 students)
BC vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or MBBC?
- Bridgewater College is 121% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at BC than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($38,800.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than MBBC ($19,332 vs. $22,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 65% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($8,380 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 327.4% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($34,142 vs. $7,988)
BC vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than MBBC (75.1%)
BC vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or MBBC? 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 MBBC and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $7,700 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/