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Swarthmore Vassar Hamilton College Bryn Mawr Middlebury Colgate Amherst Williams Villanova Davidson Tufts Washington and Lee| Haverford College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Haverford College | BC | ||
| Location | Haverford, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | haverford.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Haverford College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $67,522 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $67,522 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,880 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,828 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,802 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 100% |
Admission |
Haverford College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,391 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 825 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Haverford College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Haverford College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $279 |
Diversity |
Haverford College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Haverford College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Haverford 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 Haverford College based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,424 students)
Haverford College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Haverford College or BC?
- Haverford College is 67.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($67,522.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Haverford College than Bridgewater College ($67,522.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Haverford College ($19,660 vs. $22,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 31.4% lower than costs at Haverford College ($14,370 vs. $18,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Haverford College (100% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 70% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($61,802 vs. $36,350)
Haverford College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Haverford College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Haverford College .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 399 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Haverford College (12.9%)
Haverford College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Haverford 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 Haverford College.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Bridgewater College (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $25,700 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $43,100)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($13,000 vs. $27,000)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Haverford College 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/