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Overview |
Hartwick College | BC | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Hartwick College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Hartwick College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,103 students)
Hartwick College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or BC?
- Hartwick College is 29.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Hartwick College than Bridgewater College ($50,254.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Hartwick College ($19,332 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 1.4% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($13,830 vs. $14,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($41,717 vs. $34,142)
Hartwick College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Hartwick College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College 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 Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Hartwick College (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $2,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Hartwick College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Hartwick College 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 Hartwick College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/