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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis University of Lynchburg Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Longwood University EMU Mason VCU RU VWC| Bridgewater College | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | VMI | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,370 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,660 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,350 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
BC | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,984 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 3,618 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1375 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
BC | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 35% | ||
Campus |
BC | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 1,436 students)
BC vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or VMI?
- Bridgewater College is 300% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at VMI than Bridgewater College ($40,778.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than BC ($17,229 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 30.8% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,990 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 164.7% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($36,350 vs. $13,735)
BC vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or BC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 105 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming VMI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than VMI (81.7%)
BC vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or VMI? 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 VMI and BC.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Bridgewater College (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $19,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $43,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI 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/