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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU Marquette University JMU RU VWC BLC Carthage CNU Randolph-Macon Messiah College| Bridgewater College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | WLC | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 33% | ||
Campus |
BC | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,086 students)
BC vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or WLC?
- Bridgewater College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at BC than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($38,800.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than WLC ($19,332 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 21.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,380 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 47.6% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($34,142 vs. $23,128)
BC vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or BC .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 67 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than BC (90.4%)
BC vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or WLC? 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 WLC and BC.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Bridgewater College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $100 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/