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Overview |
BC | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
BC | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
BC | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 68% | ||
Campus |
BC | Wheeling University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 749 students)
BC vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Wheeling University?
- Bridgewater College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Wheeling University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at BC than Wheeling University ($38,800.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Wheeling University ($19,332 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling University are 19% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,620 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Wheeling University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 57% larger than aid received Wheeling University ($34,142 vs. $21,746)
BC vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 2 points higher than at Wheeling University (1032)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Wheeling University (72.7%)
BC vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and BC.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Bridgewater College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $5,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $43,100)
- Wheeling University and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling University and BC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheeling University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/