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Overview |
BC | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
BC | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
BC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
BC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
BC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BC | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or LGCNHS?
- Bridgewater College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at BC than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($38,800.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than LGCNHS ($19,332 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 25.7% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,000 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 456.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($34,142 vs. $6,133)
BC vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or BC .
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
BC vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and BC.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $8,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $43,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/