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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC CNU Randolph-Macon Messiah College Roanoke College UVA Mason| Bridgewater College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | SVU | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
BC | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 73% | ||
Campus |
BC | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,053 students)
BC vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or SVU?
- Bridgewater College is 105.7% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at BC than Southern Virginia University ($38,800.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than SVU ($19,332 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 51.1% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($9,150 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 317% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($34,142 vs. $8,188)
BC vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or BC .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 7 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than BC (90.4%)
BC vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or SVU? 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 SVU and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Southern Virginia University (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $2,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/