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Augsburg College University of St Thomas Minnesota University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC CNU University of Minnesota-Duluth Randolph-Macon| Hamline University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamline University | BC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Hamline University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,432 students vs. 1,436 students)
Hamline University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or BC?
- Hamline University is 17% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($47,134.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Hamline University than Bridgewater College ($47,134.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Hamline University ($19,660 vs. $22,759)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 19.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,030 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 7% larger than aid received Hamline University ($36,350 vs. $33,981)
Hamline University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 93 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Hamline University (89.8%)
Hamline University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or BC? 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 BC and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Bridgewater College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $12,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/