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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University EMU Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Bridgewater College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | SU | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | SU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
BC | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
BC | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or SU?
- Bridgewater College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at BC than Shenandoah University ($38,800.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than SU ($19,332 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 23.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,230 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 45.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($34,142 vs. $23,467)
BC vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 29 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than SU (80.4%)
BC vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or SU? 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 SU and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Shenandoah University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $5,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/