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Overview |
BC | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 1,914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $59,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $59,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,370 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,660 | $42,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,350 | $33,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,984 | 5,548 | ||
| Admitted | 3,618 | 4,232 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1375 | 1185/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
BC | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 77% | ||
Campus |
BC | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Puget Sound is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,914 students vs. 1,436 students)
BC vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 47.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($59,340.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at University of Puget Sound than Bridgewater College ($59,340.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than University of Puget Sound ($19,660 vs. $42,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($14,370 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than University of Puget Sound (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Puget Sound ($36,350 vs. $33,161)
BC vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Puget Sound (76.3%)
BC vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and BC.
- The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is higher than Bridgewater College (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $14,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,100)
- University of Puget Sound and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Puget Sound and BC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/