BC vs. UVA

Comparable Facts

Compare Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA with University of Virginia Main Campus in Charlottesville, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than BC based on total student enrollment (26,409 students vs. 1,448 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Bridgewater College is located in Bridgewater, VA (Small Suburban setting); University of Virginia Main Campus is in Charlottesville, VA (Small City setting).
• Bridgewater College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Virginia Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Bridgewater College 13:1; University of Virginia Main Campus 15:1.

BC vs. UVA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, BC or UVA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than UVA ($11,316 vs. $18,427).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 0.3% lower than at Bridgewater College ($14,800 vs. $14,850).
• University of Virginia Main Campus is 35.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than BC (about $5,713 more per year; $21,803.00 vs. $16,090.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 269.9% higher at UVA than at Bridgewater College (about $43,422 more per year; $59,512.00 vs. $16,090.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bridgewater College than at University of Virginia Main Campus (100% vs. 39%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 64.7% larger than aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students ($47,288 vs. $28,715).

BC vs. UVA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, BC or UVA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UVA and BC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Virginia Main Campus (1480) is 290 points higher than at BC (1190).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Bridgewater College 1020/1360; University of Virginia Main Campus 1410/1540.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsUniversity of Virginia Main Campus 32/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: BC - Test optional; UVA - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: BC May 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at BC (3.61).
• BC has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than UVA (16.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.1% at BC vs. 40% at UVA.

BC vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for BC and UVA? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Virginia Main Campus's six-year graduation rate (94%) is higher than Bridgewater College's (59%).
• Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of about $34,100 more per year than BC graduates about ten years after starting college ($77,200 vs. $43,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Virginia Main Campus graduates have a $7,500 lower median loan debt than BC graduates ($19,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UVA graduates have an estimated $78 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than BC graduates ($201 vs. $279).
• More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.