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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Bridgewater College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | VCU | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,370 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,660 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,350 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,984 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 3,618 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1375 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
BC | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BC | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,436 students)
BC vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or VCU?
- Bridgewater College is 213.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at BC than Virginia Commonwealth University ($40,300.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than VCU ($19,660 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 12.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,370 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 192.4% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,350 vs. $12,433)
BC vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or BC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 63 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at BC (3.61)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than BC (90.8%)
BC vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or VCU? 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 VCU and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $4,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,100)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/