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Overview |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,370 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,660 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,350 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,984 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 3,618 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/29 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1375 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 75% | ||
Campus |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,277 students vs. 1,436 students)
BC vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 57.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Washington and Lee than Bridgewater College ($63,315.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Washington and Lee ($19,660 vs. $24,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 23.1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,370 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 60.4% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($58,323 vs. $36,350)
BC vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or BC .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 361 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
BC vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and BC.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Bridgewater College (91% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $45,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $43,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/